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Installing pool shade sails in Brisbane is an excellent investment for creating a comfortable and safe swimming environment. These swimming pool shade structures provide essential protection from the harsh Australian sun, enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and practical functionality of your pool area. To ensure your outdoor pool shades remain effective and durable, regular maintenance and care are crucial.

This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of maintaining your shade sails, from routine cleaning and inspections to seasonal care and storage tips.

Regular Cleaning and Upkeep

Maintaining the cleanliness of your pool shade sails is fundamental to their longevity and performance. Accumulated dirt, dust, bird droppings, and other debris can degrade the fabric and reduce its effectiveness. To clean your shade sail, mix a mild detergent with water and gently scrub the fabric using a soft brush or sponge. Abrasive tools and harsh chemicals should not be used as they can harm the material. Regular cleaning not only keeps your custom pool shade designs looking fresh but also prevents the build-up of substances that can weaken the fabric over time.

Inspection for Wear and Tear

Conducting routine inspections is essential for early detection of wear and tear. Examine the fabric for any signs of fraying, tears, or holes, and check the metal components for rust or corrosion. Pay particular attention to the attachment points and ensure that the pool shade installation in Brisbane remains secure. Identifying minor issues early allows for timely repairs, which can prevent more extensive damage and extend the lifespan of your UV protection pool sails.

Repairing and Replacing Damaged Parts

Addressing any damage promptly is crucial to maintaining the integrity of your shade sails. For small tears in the fabric, use patch kits specifically designed for waterproof pool shade sails. Larger damages may require professional assistance or even the replacement of sections of the sail. Metal components that show signs of rust or corrosion should be treated or replaced to ensure the structure's stability. Regular poolside sail maintenance and timely repairs keep your poolside shade solutions safe and effective, preventing minor issues from escalating into costly repairs.

Seasonal Maintenance Tips

Different seasons present unique challenges for maintaining pool shade sails. In summer, the intense sun can cause the fabric to fade and degrade. Applying a UV protectant can help mitigate these effects and extend the fabric's life. During autumn, falling leaves and debris can accumulate on the sails, necessitating more frequent cleaning. Winter weather, particularly in regions prone to heavy rain or storms, can put additional stress on the sails. Ensure that your high-quality pool sails are securely fastened and consider removing them during severe weather conditions to prevent damage.

Storage During Extreme Weather

Proper storage during extreme weather events is vital to protecting your affordable pool shade options. When severe storms or cyclones are forecast, it's advisable to take down the shade sails and store them in a dry, safe location. Before storing, make sure the fabric is clean and completely dry to prevent mould and mildew growth. Roll the sails rather than folding them to avoid creases that can weaken the material. Effective storage practices help preserve the quality and longevity of your custom pool shade designs.

Longevity Tips for Fabric and Structure

Maximising the lifespan of your pool shade sails involves several key practices:

1. Use High-Quality Materials: Invest in high-quality pool sails that are designed for durability and UV resistance. These materials, though possibly more expensive initially, will provide better performance and longevity.

2. Implement a Regular Maintenance Schedule: Establish a consistent maintenance routine that includes cleaning, inspections, and prompt repairs. This proactive approach helps catch and address issues before they become major problems.

3. Seek Professional Assistance: For installation and major repairs, consider hiring professionals. Pool shade installation in Brisbane, done by experts ensures that the job is completed correctly and efficiently.

4. Adapt to Seasonal Challenges: Modify your maintenance routine to address the specific challenges posed by different seasons. This includes applying UV protectants in summer and removing the sails during extreme winter weather.

5. Proper Storage: Store your shade sails correctly during periods of disuse or severe weather. Clean and dry the fabric thoroughly before rolling it for storage, which helps maintain the material's integrity.

Conclusion

Proper maintenance and care of your pool shade sails in Brisbane are essential to ensuring they provide effective sun protection for pools and remain in excellent condition over time. Regular cleaning, thorough inspections, prompt repairs, and appropriate storage are all critical components of a comprehensive maintenance routine. By following these guidelines, you can enjoy the benefits of your outdoor pool shades while enhancing their longevity and maintaining their visual appeal. Investing time and effort into maintaining your pool shade sails ensures a safe, comfortable, and attractive pool area for years to come, offering both functional and aesthetic benefits for your outdoor space.

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Mafia Miguel - Part 1

This is a WIP story. I do have an idea where it'll go, but I would love suggestions or ideas on what you think might happen next. Perhaps it could be a community lead story?

Contains : Female reader, very brief mention of sex, threat of violence, mention of death.

Word count - 2647

Hope you enjoy chapter 1!

For the other parts, click below.

Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9

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Brilliant sunshine beats down over the grand city of Nueva York. The month is June and the weather is perfect. The beautiful tall white structures of this futuristic skyline reflect the solar rays, like large white beacons beaming up from the ground.

Nestled amongst a collection of high-rise buildings, is a large penthouse. A home to a powerful man, not in politics, but in the criminal world.

It is the morning and the man in question sits quietly on the patio of his penthouse. The gentle sounds of the swimming pool lapping against the edges fills the air as a cool breeze ruffles his dark brown hair. Despite it being early, he’s already dressed in a long sleeve shirt rolled up to his elbows, waistcoat and suit trousers. He reads the news on a tablet under the shade of a parasol, his expression a wicked grin.

“The mega corporation Alchemax has released a statement reporting several employees have disappeared over the last few weeks.

They claim it began with scientists not coming in for work and now employees further up the hierarchy are also reported to be missing.

We spoke to Mrs Garcia, the wife of a missing employee from Alchemax…”

His peace and quiet is interrupted by a young girl's voice.

“Papa!” calls the girl. “Good morning papa.” The sound of the patio door sliding shut indicates she is coming out to see him.

He turns to greet her and places the tablet on the glass table.

“Buenos dias, mija,”(Good morning darling) he says softly to his daughter as his strong arms envelopes her in a cuddle.

She pulls away from her father’s embrace and puts on her puppy-dog expression with her big brown eyes, looking directly into his.

“Papa, can you come with me to school this morning? she asks sweetly.

Her father sighs. He has a busy day ahead of him.

“Mija-” he begins to protest.

“It’s you know what day and I want to spend some time with you,” she interjects, maintaining that sweet pleading face.

The man frowns. Today marks the fifth anniversary of his wife’s death. Five years his daughter, Gabriella, has been without a mother.

His daughter is the apple of his eye and when she pulls a face like that, he can’t refuse her - especially on a day like today. Gabriella will be ten years old in a few months but she seems so grown up already. He’s thankful she doesn’t abuse her power over him too much as he doesn’t want to spoil her more than he usually does.

“Alright mija, okay. Go get your bag and we’ll stop by the cafe and grab some muffins before school. Sound good?” he asks, raising an eyebrow.

Her face lights up with excitement, flashing a brilliant, white toothy smile.

“Si, papi!” she replies excitedly and runs back inside to go get her things.

***

The father and daughter duo sit together in a small black limo, at the back of a short line of the same coloured cars - all of which belong to him. They drive in convoy to the school.

He sits quietly, staring out of the window after eating the sweet blueberry muffin he had bought from the cafe he’s a regular at. Gabriella is taking her time eating hers, savouring every delicious mouthful.

“Papa…” she breaks the silence as the limo gently turns a corner.

“Si, mija?” he responds, preparing himself for another request or strange question. He can tell by the sound of her voice she is about to ask something unusual.

Gabriella swallows another mouthful of her muffin as a crumb or two tumbles down her top.

“Do you think you’ll marry again?”

Yep, there it is… He turns his head to look at his daughter.

“I’m too busy to look for a new wife,” he begins. “Besides, I want to spend my rare free time with you,” he continues as he gently nudges his fist against her shoulder making her giggle.

“I know papa, but I want you to be happy,” she finally replies before taking her final mouthful of her delicious treat.

Her father tilts his head at her response, his eyebrow raised.

“I am happy.”

Gabriella shakes her head gently as if she doesn’t believe him.

“No, you’re not papa…”

His daughter is right, but he would never admit that to her. He didn’t want her to worry, but it seems she already is. The man’s heart melts at her concern for his happiness. The last five years had been a blur. Losing his wife was a heavy loss for both he and Gabriella. After at least a year of mourning and processing her sudden, untimely death, he started to put his plan for revenge in motion.

Since his wife’s passing he did get involved with other women when he felt ready; but they were only for sexual relief and never considered them as a potential partner. He lost interest in them when they tried to use him for his money.

The man’s gaze rests on his daughter. His hand idly plays with her ponytail, wrapping the ends of her soft dark brown hair around his fingers.

“I’ll consider it mija,” he pauses as he ponders. “I need to find someone first, someone worthwhile - pretty hard in my line of work.”

The convoy of black cars pull up outside Gabriella’s school. The man gently grabs his daughter’s hand before she leaves the car, causing her to look back at him.

“Have a good day at school mija,” he says as he leans forwards and kisses her forehead. “You got your necklace?”

Gabriella pats her shirt, something lay underneath it against her chest and she nods with a smile.

He returns her smile and pats her shoulder.

“Good girl, you know what to do… I just hope it’s never necessary,” he replies as he takes her bag and hands it to her.

Through the tinted windows, he watches his daughter be escorted into the school building. Her question repeats in his mind and a frown grows across his lips. She must be lonely and in need of a mother figure back in her life. Has he been too engrossed in his plan for revenge? Perhaps he’s lost sight of the more important things in life? But he had made so much progress, he couldn’t just drop it and leave things be now. Leaning back in his car seat, he sighs and closes his eyes.

The window separating himself and the chauffeur opens up, disturbing his deep thought.

“Where to, Mr. O’Hara?” the driver asks, looking over his shoulder into the back of the limo.

The look of a doting father leaves his face, and out comes the mask of the stern and dangerous mafia boss. A dark, dangerous expression on his face.

“The Web,” he replies as he watches his daughter’s escort return to the convoy of cars.

He is shut off from the chauffeur once more and the collection of cars start to roll forward. The Web is his underground base of operations, a place where people who cross him are locked away, a place where those missing Alchemax employees await their fate. He pulls out his phone and begins to type a message to a contact named Lyla.

“Get them ready,” his thumbs type out on the screen.

***

You are walking down the sidewalk, several school buses pass you during the rush hour traffic. Carrying a coffee in a large cup you’re heading back to your car. A message from your employer you had received on your phone, told you to hang around outside the school and look for a convoy of black cars, without any explanation. After the bright yellow school buses clear, a squad of cars matching that description drives past your parked vehicle. The limo catches your eye most of all, however the tinted windows didn’t allow you to see who is inside.

Wrenching your door open, you slide in and place your coffee cup in the holder between the front seats. Your seatbelt clicks as it fastens after you hastily pull it across you. Starting the car, you pull out of your parking space and follow the convoy several vehicles behind to keep a healthy distance.

Pulling up somewhere quiet in the city, you watch the black cars snake their way around another corner, slowing to a stop. You don’t want to be seen so you hang back, in the shadows between the high rise buildings. Getting out of your car, you take in your surroundings as you creep closer to the convoy you were following. It seems to be a regular business area of the city. Many multistory buildings are full of people working away. Cafes lined the street, serving people their morning coffee before starting their regular nine to five jobs.

Before ducking behind a wall, you spot a man stepping out of the limo. His long jacket drapes over his shoulders as he strides into an alley, followed by men from the other cars in the convoy.

Sliding your phone out of your pocket, you begin snapping away, taking pictures of the man leading the small group of sharply dressed people who came out of the convoy of cars. Beeps from a number pad rang out as this stern looking man punched in a code. A door clicks open and the group disappears inside.

***

Stepping into the building from the alley, Mr. O’Hara is met with a lift with doors on opposite sides. The elevator sinks down into the ground once everyone is in and the door is closed. A ding pierces the silence inside the lift and the sliding doors draw open.

A well dressed, strawberry blond woman stands at the other side of the doors, waiting to greet her boss. She carries a tablet displaying his schedule for the day. As Mr. O’Hara emerges from the lift, she walks alongside him, keeping up with his large strides.

“Morning Miguel,” she greets him with a light and airy voice.

“Morning Lyla,” he starts, “are they ready to talk?” His voice is a low growl and his expression full of determination.

Lyla chortles as she looks at her tablet. Her footsteps are faster than his as she is over a foot shorter than him.

“They may need a little convincing,” she replies with a grin.

As Miguel continues to walk along a dark corridor, he holds his hand out as he passes another member of his gang. Tall, incredibly slim, dressed in a suit with big, black dreadlocked hair, the man silently hands Miguel a baseball bat and walks after him.

“One of them will squeal, I’m sure,” Mr. O’Hara says as he casually taps the bulbous end of the bat against his palm, an evil smirk spreads across his face.

Down a few flights of stairs, deeper underground, Miguel approaches a heavy door and punches another code into a number pad. The sound of a heavy bolt sliding away from the door means he can open it.

“Hobie, join me inside, Lyla, reschedule my morning appointments, I might be a while,” he ordered.

Four men sat on wooden chairs with their hands tied behind their backs in a wide empty room. There is one large cabinet to the right but it is locked shut, keeping its several nasty implements used to help encourage people to start talking.

All four captives look up at the two new people entering the room, with tired eyes and fed up expressions. Some have been there longer than others.

“Which one of you miserable lot is Mr. Garcia?” The taller of the two sharply dressed men asked.

Miguel watches carefully to see which one responds to his name. He sees a scientist wearing a grubby lab coat gulp hard as he is preparing to speak. Approaching the shaking man, he points the end of the baseball bat right into the captive man’s face.

“You?” he asks, raising an eyebrow.

Mr. Garcia nods nervously and winces at how close the bat is to his visage.

Lowering the potential lethal weapon he points the end to the floor and rests his weight on the handle, leaning over it and peering into the scientist’s eyes.

“Please excuse me for not visiting sooner, I’ve been a busy man gathering information,” Miguel begins. “It appears that I’ve hit a snag on something and I’m in need of assistance, Mr. Garcia.”

The lab technician blinks in anticipation, his breath faltering at the intense stare burning into his retinas.

“Do you think you’re going to cooperate today?” the mafia boss asks with a smug smirk growing across his face.

“I- I’ll do the best I can, sir.” Mr. Garcia stutters in fear.

Remaining in position, leaning his weight on the handle of the baseball bat, he begins his questions.

“I need a name. The name of the man who contracted your team to do some work five years ago. Ring any bells, Mr. Garcia?” the towering man asks with a raised eyebrow.

A tired, shaky sigh left the captive’s lips. He dips his head low before replying. 

“I signed a contract to not speak a word of what we worked on or divulge any information about who hired us - I’m sorry…”

Miguel growls impatiently and begins to slowly circle the lab technician tied to his chair.

“My darling wife worked in your team, remember her?” he asks, resting the baseball bat on his shoulder. Fierce eyes watching intently at the quivering scientist. “She too signed that contract and took the secret of the man responsible to her grave. Do you want the same fate, Mr Garcia?”

“Sir, my job and life will be in danger if I tell y- ah!” The scientist yelps when Miguel loses his patience and strikes the back left wooden chair leg with the baseball bat, knocking it clean off; collapsing the chair backwards. Mr. Garcia fell painfully in a heap, his tied arms stuck underneath him and the back of his chair.

“You’re in danger now!” the mafia boss yells angrily as he completes his slow circle, watching a groaning Mr. Garcia like a hawk.

“Next thing I hit will be your leg, making sure to break your femur. Perhaps you should reconsider where your loyalties lie, nerd.” He crouches down next to a shaking and whimpering mess.

“I know you have a wife, and she’s very worried about you-” Miguel is interrupted by the scientist’s sudden outburst.

“Please! Don’t- don’t touch her!” Mr. Garcia pleads desperately, pulling at his restraints.

A wicked grin spreads across the mafia boss’s face and chuckles darkly.

“Then I suggest you start talking…” he growls, standing up and playfully tapping the bat against his palm again.

“Kingpin! His name is Kingpin!” the lab technician splutters urgently.

The smirk on Miguel’s lips grows wider and teasingly rests the baseball bat on Mr. Garcia’s top half of his leg.

“What about his actual name?”

A fresh, desperate whimper erupts from the captive man’s lips.

“I don’t know! I swear! I promise I would tell you if I knew!”

With a nod, Miguel pulls the bat away. He believes Mr. Garcia. If he was Kingpin doing something shady, he’d use an alias too.

“Hobie, take this man, do what we usually do with the lucky ones, and then make sure he and his wife are under my protection,” the mafia boss orders, tapping the bat against his palm once more as he paces the room.

The slim gang member steps forward and hoists the shaking scientist to his feet. With a silent nod to his boss, he escorts a whimpering Mr. Garcia out of the room.

“Now, what part of all three of you shall I send to Kingpin in the mail?”

The solid door closes behind Hobie and Mr. Garcia, dampening the screams coming from inside.

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Part 2

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[dancingonmoonbeams]

odesta week: take me out tuesday

Annie looks above her at the vast expanse of sky. The waves are gentle today, carefully rocking her side to side as she floats on her back, calm blue water all around her and a blue sky striped with white clouds tinged gold by the late afternoon sun. She loves days like this, when the sky melts into the ocean and she can relax between them, letting her thoughts float away on the waves. Nobody around her but the fish and the gulls–no one watching her every move, their faces pinched in concern, no one saying maybe it would be better if you… like whatever they say will somehow fix everything she’s gone through.

The sun peeks out from behind a cloud and she squints up at it, lifting one hand to shade her eyes while the other paddles lazily to keep her afloat. She’s still getting used to not having places to be during the day. Before she would have training from sunrise to sunset, then “optional” film review after dinner, where the students who wanted to be at the top of the class would gather to watch replays of the Games to hone their strategy. It’s a structure she’s followed for most of her life and now it’s just… Gone. Ended like so many other things in her life the moment she raised her hand and stepped on that reaping stage. 

Now that thoughts of the Games have entered her mind she sighs in frustration and sits up rapidly, dipping her head below the water and smoothing her hair back before she surfaces and starts paddling to the shore. Salt water drips into her eyes and she shakes her head to flick the water away, feeling the pull of her muscles as she moves through the waves. When she’s a few lengths from the beach she stops, treading water and squinting as a figure on the shore comes into view. There’s someone moving along the beach, stepping over rocks and stooping to examine tide pools, sunlight glinting off unruly hair.

Annie sighs and finishes her swim, getting to her feet with effort when she reaches the shallows. Her legs wobble beneath her as she gets used to solid ground, her body pleasantly wrung out from the effort of her swim. She marches onto the soft sand and picks up her towel, tousling her hair dry and wrapping it around her body before turning to the visitor. He’s still keeping a respectful distance, clearly trying to look like he just happened to be here at the same time as her, and she finally gives up and waves her hand.

“Hello, Finnick,” she calls, her voice slightly cracked from disuse.

He looks up at her, at least having the decency to not fake surprise at her being there, and grins. “Annie,” he replies, stepping closer to her. “How’s the swim?”

She shrugs, holding her towel tighter as the breeze blowing off the water gets a little stronger. “Fine.” 

He’s within arm’s reach of her now, digging a pattern into the sand with his toe, the sun glinting off his bronze hair and tanned skin. His hands are behind his back and Annie narrows her eyes in suspicion as he moves to hold one out to her, something balanced in the palm of his hand. “Found this,” he announces, and she stubbornly stays put and waits for him to step closer. His lips quirk into a crooked smile as he does and she leans forward to see a small shell cradled against his skin. “I think it’s a conch.” 

She narrows her eyes, examining the shell in his hand. It’s soft white with light brown markings all over, with a pointed spiral that slips into grooves all the way down to the narrowed end. She raises her eyebrows at Finnick and grins. “You should be glad that’s empty,” she remarks.

“Why?”

She sighs and points at the shell in his hands. “A conch would have spikes. That’s a cone snail.”

Finnick’s eyes widen and he looks down at the shell in his hand in alarm. “Are those the ones that–”

“Are poisonous?” Annie finishes cheerfully. “Yup.” 

Finnick carefully picks up the shell with his other hand and examines it closely. “Huh. No spikes. Good to know.” 

Annie bites her lip, trying not to laugh. “It probably would have just stung a little,” she says, feeling a need to reassure him. “Brennan O’Lear got stung by one at the first night bonfire last year.” The first night bonfire is an Academy tradition where they all gather on the beach the night after training starts and enjoy their last moments of free time. She distinctly remembers tears of laughter streaming down her face as Brennan begged for someone to pee on the sting only to be told that doing that only worked for jellyfish.

Finnick drops the shell back into the sand. “That must have been nice for him.”

Annie shrugs. “His hand was just numb for a day or two.”

Finnick laughs softly, ducking his head under her gaze. She realizes she’s been staring at him and looks away, reminding herself that people get uncomfortable with her direct eye contact now. It’s like they think she’s seeing through them. Really she just forgets to look away sometimes. She sighs and runs her hand through her waterlogged hair, trying to tease out the tangles and quickly giving up. 

At least Finnick usually doesn’t look at her like she’s going to fall apart in front of him. He’s been a surprise to her since getting out of the arena. She knew him before, of course. Everyone who’s been through the Academy knows Finnick Odair. But it wasn’t until she came home from the Games that she really had a conversation with him, that she started to learn more about him. He seems to feel the same pull towards the water that she does and they run into each other on the Victors Village beach a lot, both of them clearly preferring it to the public beach as a way to get away from prying eyes. Their initial conversations were tentative–Annie has always thought he was a little arrogant, something she now knows is an act he puts on when he needs to. 

Slowly, she’s gotten to know the real Finnick as someone who listens intently and will scour the beach to find a unique shell to make her smile. He’s a little shy, too, something that continues to surprise her. Even now, he seems to be building up the courage to say something, carefully considering his words like he needs to make sure they’re perfect before he lets them out. Sometimes she wishes she could be more like that. She’s always been one to speak before she thinks, often realizing too late that she shouldn’t have said anything at all. It’s even worse now, when so many people are treating her like glass and saying whatever comes to mind is the only way she can think to cope with it.

“I wanted to ask you something,” he says finally, looking up from where he’d been staring at the sand below his feet. He looks nervous, his expression uncharacteristically vulnerable as he meets her gaze. 

Annie’s heart drops, fearing what’s next. Anyone who has looked at her like this has asked her something about how she’s feeling, with their eyes wide and sad, asking like they want to see her fall apart. She tenses, steeling herself, and waits for him to go on.

Finnick runs a hand through his hair, leaving it sticking up in unruly waves. “Do you want to come over for dinner?”

It is so not what Annie expected and she freezes for a second, her thoughts trying to catch up. “Dinner?” she repeats, feeling like there’s a weight beneath his words that she can’t quite interpret.

A flush rises in his cheeks and he shrugs, twisting the shell around between his fingers. “Uh,” he clears his throat. “Yeah. Just… You and me. I can cook,” he adds hastily. “I’m pretty good at it.” There’s a shadow of the arrogant Finnick she thought she knew, only this seems more teasing, like he’s undercutting his ability by making fun of his confidence. 

Something flutters in Annie’s stomach and she blinks, trying to catch the threads of the conversation to pull herself back. Finnick is still looking at her, his eyes hopeful, and she feels herself smile. “Sure,” she replies, the answer coming naturally before she can second guess herself. “That sounds nice.” 

Finnick’s face breaks into a grin and he nods enthusiastically, closing his fist and sort of pumping it up and down like he doesn’t know what to do with his hands. “Alright,” he says finally. “Uh… Tomorrow?” 

Annie nods, suddenly keenly aware of his eyes on her. But he’s not looking at her like she’s fragile, or broken, or about to fall to pieces in front of him. He’s looking at her like he wants to see more of her, like she’s something precious he wants to hold onto. She smiles then, feeling her own cheeks flush, and points to the path back to the Village just for something to do. “I’m going to head back,” she says, not sure what else there is to say.

“I’ll walk with you,” Finnick replies, falling easily into step with her as she starts moving. 

Something flutters in Annie’s chest and she finds herself suppressing a smile, looking down at the sand with her cheeks flushing red. “Okay,” she answers, and the two of them make their way back along the beach, the silence between them a comfortable promise of something more.

For the record, the killer snail in question.

[brick-a-doodle-do]

here take th- *passes out*

ok i speedwrote this, i had a line in mind and decided to write it cause i was sad :] tbh the first bit seems kinda angsty but tommy's just in a silly goofy mood and is being dramatic as always.

also ig it's for @corysmiles's little streamer au? maybe? let's roll with it

goodnight now 😴

off switch

wc: 1356

cw: swearing, mention of drowning, brief panic

—–—

Tommy screams as he slips over the edge of the sink and plummets in, soapy water splashing around him as he sinks to the bottom. He flails in the pool of water, releasing a scream that came out as warped noises and a flood of bubbles from his mouth. Water clouds his eyes, but he still finds his way back to the surface. He gasps dramatically when his head resurfaces and the cold air of the bathroom rushes around his face and flushing his cheeks the faintest shade of pink. “Wilbur!” Tommy calls out, slipping below the water again. In a panic, he inhales, water flooding his pipes. He lifts his face up against the foamy water and coughs out, the detergenty taste of soap and shaving cream spilling out of his throat. Tommy shudders. “Wilbur, you fucking bitch! I am not fucking swimming around in your soapy-ass water, get me the fuck out of this!” He yells, gaping at Wilbur’s terrible attempt at hiding his smile as he continues on, acting as if he doesn’t hear the tiny. “Wilbur!” he yells, flailing with dramatised movements. Wilbur’s lips quiver in amusement. Water splashes around him, and he’s made too big of a scene to stop his struggle. Besides, the walls of the sink, no matter how close he gets to them, tower above him and will never guarantee a safe way out. Wilbur, the bitch, is the only way out. 

He groans loudly (Wilbur can hear his utter distress) and ceases his movements to make a terribly embarrassing attempt of splashing water up at the human. He flips backwards the second his arms break the surface and he slips back under the water, limbs twisting in a terrible cluster, like a puzzle that takes eons to put together. He yells out Wilbur’s name under the water, and upon inhaling, again, water swarms his gullet and before he knows it he’s coughing underwater, bubbles disperse around him until he can resurface. And when he does, his cheeks are flushed with a deeper shade of pink-purple. He chokes, holding his hands to his chest to support his burning lungs, while his legs continue to flail under the water to keep him upright. 

“Wilbur! Bitch—dick—asshole! You are the worst person I have ever met, help me!”

“Why should I?” Wilbur asks with a hum, patting his freshly-shaved face with a blue towel. In the mirror Wilbur is gazing into, Tommy watches as a faint smile threatens to crack further. That bitch,

“Wh’dya mean why should I? Just help me! That’s not a fucking thing to question, I’m literally drowning and your stupid ass is out here like ‘why should I?’” Tommy yells, scoffing. 

“You look fine to me,” Wilbur says. Now that he points it out, Tommy realises that his legs are rhythmically flowing in the slow water to keep him afloat, and for once in his life he’s calm.

“Oh fuck off with that, I may look fine but I’m dying right now. Drowning, startlingly quickly. Got that, Wil-bitch?” 

“I see,” Wilbur says, distracted. The towel is set down dangerously close to the sink, and Tommy finds this to be a taunt. An extremely irritating one.

“Help me,” Tommy whines, trying his hardest to sound even the smallest bit demanding for a man whose personality is structured on drama. 

Wilbur shuffles, one last time drawing his hands down the faint stubble he’d left be before he pried his attention away from the mirror, and relievingly down to Tommy. He fully anticipates being brought out of this hellhole of a sink and onto the counter, but instead, Wilbur just leans over the counter and watches him. And the fucking worst part of it is: Wilbur doesn’t try to conceal his smile any longer. It’s keeping laughter locked in, he knows from the way his dimples are pulled back and his lips dip down at the ends.

“You are a bitch. I fucking hate you, die in a hole you absolute shithead— I will bite you,” Tommy snips, arms folding against his chest.

“You are a very demanding child,” Wilbur replies. He sounds too content, he hates it. And, oh—

“I am not a fucking child, ey, I’m eighteen now! And I can be as demanding as I want when I am dying in a sink,” Tommy argues, putting his complaint into lilting syllables. 

Wilbur sighs, leaning further over the sink. His eyes come dangerously close to him, and Tommy can feel his warm breath wash over him when the man’s smile widens. He bares his teeth and Tommy very well considers punching them. But instead, he promptly splashes water up at the human. Wilbur yells and retaliates, standing upright and rubbing at his eye. “Oh fuck,” he murmurs softly, the smugness wiped right away. “You realise that doesn’t make me want to get you out of the water any more, yeah? You’re unpleasant to be around.”

“Wha—nononono—Wilbur, it won’t happen again! I promise, please let me out of this shithole and I’ll leave you alone, it is fucking freezing in here,” he says. It was a complete lie, and if anything, the water was strangely relaxing. But it helped his case.

“Think about it, waterinnit. We could make you li’l floaties, floatinnit. Wha’dya think?” 

“I think get me the fuck out of here.” 

Wilbur rolls his eyes and murmurs under his breath sadly, and with the hand that isn’t constantly making sure his eye is in-tact, swipes his hand under the water and takes Tommy along with it. Water falls over the edge of Wilbur’s palm and Tommy relaxes his shoulders and bathes in the feeling of the sores in his legs declining. 

“Happy, child?” Wilbur asks, lowering his hands with practised ease flat onto the counter. Tommy, also having done this a million times over, clambers off. His clothes are heavy with water and his hair sticks uncomfortably against his forehead, playing with the tip of his vision. 

“Congrats on doing the bare-fucking-minimum,” he quips. 

Wilbur laughs, reaching for something over the counter that Tommy doesn’t get a chance to see before his vision is cut off with a deep blue something. His head is abruptly caught between Wilbur’s forefinger and thumb as the human messes with the top of his head. His vision spins and his cheeks flush a deep pink when he realises Wilbur is trying to dry him off. He can feel the indent of Wilbur’s fingers against the towel gently dig into his hair. Part of him wants to struggle, but the other part melts at the feeling. It’s mesmerising, two fingers double the height of him rubbing against his hair in a paternal fashion. His heart twists weird, and before he can get ahold of his nice it felt, soft fluorescent lighting from the bulbs that lined the bathroom mirror flooded his vision. He squints at the sudden change, then stares up at Wilbur, who stares down at him with a fond smile—something knowing in it. Tommy can’t quite place it.

The phantom feeling of his fingers against his head still massages in his imagination. But, he still has a facade to hold up. “Wh- What the fuck was that? I don’t want fucking spa treatment from a bitch like you,” he complains. 

“Awwwh, Tommeee, did you like that?” Wilbur coos, drawing out his name and crouching down to be eye-level with him. That something knowing in his eyes became almost obvious now. The same two fingers return to his head and something warm spreads in him. Wilbur massages his head, and he melts into it, eyes closed contently despite his urge to protest. Wilbur’s forefinger ruffles at his hair, smiling a smile wider than Tommy has ever seen. 

“Piss off, you’re so annoying,” Tommy murmurs, tire lulling at him.

“Do you have a fucking off switch?” Wilbur asks abruptly, sounding startlingly curious.

“No, I don’t have an off switch!” he says, straightening up. 

Testing his theory, WIlbur takes his head between his forefinger and thumb and rubs them in circles above his ears. Before Tommy can protest, he slumps against Wilbur’s hand.

—–—

[demoncatapologist]

Got carried away when making another random headcanon posts so have some Spriggan 12 room headcanons:

- The Spriggans' rooms are structured more or less like an one-person deluxe apartment, minus the kitchen and washing machine.

- Wall's room looks more or less like a warehouse-lab. He doesn't see the point with the decors (more exactly, the humans' taste in decors), and he doesn't need much more than a beanbag chair to lie his body down and power himself off for the night once every couple of days. He likes it for some reason. So his room is cluttered with his smaller creations (he ordered to turn the two rooms next to him into a large storage room for his bigger creations and puppets) half-finished experimental designs, scraps, and whatnot.

- Invel's room is full of the carpets he "rescued" from Wall's default room after hearing that they were gonna burn all of those off because they don't like carpets. It's a miracle the royal interior designer still managed to fit all of them stylishly in his room.

- (He is not exactly part of the Spriggan Twelve himself but I have to do this) Despite having the most comfortable king-sized bed you will ever lie your back down on, Zeref still prefers sleeping on a hammock on his balcony. How is his neck and spine okay

- Irene asked to build a balcony even bigger than Zeref's on purpose.

- Since his room is on the ground floor, Neinhart has a door in his room that opens into his garden. They have to make it a secret door on purpose because she is just that extra.

- Invel is the only Spriggan to have a self-heating sunken bathtub in his room. Dimaria is jealous, but her bathroom was too small for that and she doesn't want to go through paperwork and approvals to rebuild it so she just sticks to making fun of Invel for it instead. "That's just an overglorified swimming pool."

- Everyone secretly pitched in to add sound-proofing to God Serena's room because nobody likes to hear his shower singing.

- Bloodman's room is underground, really dark as he rarely turns any lights on except for occasional candles, and has mostly dark furniture. He can see in total darkness anyways so it is not much of a problem with him, plus too much sunlight is irritating for him anyways. On the upside he is pretty close to the wine cellars. Larcade lives right above him and is very smug about it, even when it doesn't matter to both of them.

- Bloodman also has the largest room out of any Spriggans, as in standard Spriggan-sized room and two extra rooms; mostly because Larcade likes to crash in whenever he decided that he is done with living like a human for the day, and Wall likes to borrow his room for a bit to run some experiments which requires pitch darkness and Bloodman wants to see what the funny robot man is coming up with.

- Jacob was the first Spriggan to have a walk-in closet, followed by God Serena. God Serena is also the only Spriggan to know about Jacob's walk-in closet.

- During daytime, August's room and office is the brightest out of every Spriggan's, with his large one-way windows. It proves to be hell for Invel's photosensitivity though, since magical shades that appears as regular glasses can only do so much, thus August keeps his office's curtains closed most of the time after Invel started living in the Palace.

- Ajeel's room basically gives grandfather room vibes, and unsurprisingly, have several cactus plants around the place. Because they are pretty much the only plants that can survive him aimlessly messing around with his magic. One of these cacti is half an inch away from touching the ceiling. He has no idea what to do next about that.

[upgrade-your-enclosure]

Upgrading Lab-mouse cages

This topic goes close to me bc I work in a lab and have hours every day to think about what I can do for these tiny creatures

Lab mice are kept in these cages by standard:

The minimum legal enrichment (at least in germany) is a nest, something to climb, something to chew, and a way to socialize. This cage has a hut for a nest, the top bars for climbing and the hardened pellets for chewing

In my opinion that's both unfitting and not enough. There's some very simple changes and a lot of bigger/harder changes:

Simple changes:

Using wooden or paper huts. It's commonly believed that mice can't see red, but in reality they will always choose darker colours and more natural materials as hides

lowering the light in one part of the cage, eg simple cage sleeves, lowering the general room light, shading the rack

raising the temperature. Mouse are generally kept at 21 - 24°C, but really prefer 26 - 30°C

scanning the room for ultra sounds

scattering some grains for foraging (this is also perfect for training the mice to make health checks easier)

Other still very simple changes:

adding nesting materials. Mouse prefer paper scraps, paper towels, etc, but there's also cotton squares and wood wool commercially available

adding wood for chewing. Again there's many options ranging from wooden bricks over wooden huts to whole branches

adding a running plate or wheel (I know running plates are said to cause spinal deformity, but in my experience that is a very low chance as opposed to the negative effects no movement has)

adding more bedding so digging is easier

adding tubes, boxes, swings and climbing structures

Changes that get closer to pet keeping:

add diggable bedding for builing nests and tunnels

add more huts. More! Mooore! (seriously mouse love a cluttered space and feel most comfortable walking along walls)

add a second layer (most easy part is just wedging a wooden board in there) and raising the top bars (there's raised cage tops for more height)

adding a maze/labyrinth to allow the mice to compartimentalise their cage/hide from light, sounds, movement, etc

stopping to feed ad libitum. In comercial setting, this can be done with feeding machines, privately this can be done by feeding like any other pet (adding a bowl of fresh food twice a day and removing after an hour or two)

scatter feeding instead of having the food in a rack

adding a digging box

Changes for pet keeping:

Going at least one, better two sizes up with the cages

adding toys

adding more mice to the group (in research most mice are kept in groups of 2 to 5. Mice prefer bigger groups though (plus "two" is a pair, not a group))

adding a big, big layer of bedding (see previous category)

adding toys, including food toys, smell toys, etc

giving food treats like yogurt, comercial treats, varied food, dead or life insects (mice are good hunters!)

feeding grains and similar (if you're unsure about a balanced diet, feeding grains additionally to pellets is totally fine)

adding a bigger wheel or running plate (a wheel is better, if you can provide a good one with appropriate size)

offer a free run time. This could for example be in a bath tub. Lay it out with linen or carpets, fill the tub with toys, treats and cardboard boxes, and offer the mice to go there (eg by builing a stairwell, or by training them "taxi" with a travel box)

spend regular time with them to aclimate them to humans

Changes for a near perfect enclosure:

Upgrate to an aquarium with a grid top

add more climbing options. Like way more!

Put heavier huts on stilts

Add even more tunnels

provide fresh food

change up their enrichment (eg digging box, swimming pool, fresh plants, offer tea additionally to water)

All these images have good and bad items, and imo all enclosures can be adapted to the housed animals needs. I'll try to add credit, but please message me if you have questions about specific images

I was about to add sources but found some great in a single site: here

I also always recommend bin cages as they are cheap and very very customisable. The best example I found is this one

[gmorham]

It's May '23 & I'm at my second home, on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale. Max' 90'f min 76', I can just about cope.

The routine, if you can call it that is, 05.00 awaken, consult WApp & Facebook & tennis scores (this week it's Rome)

06.00 ablutions, local TV News + the local weather

07.00 early workout in the pool, 40 lengths, around an hour

08.30 head off to Village Grille or Cafe,

(that's Lauderdale by the Sea or behind Conrad off A1A on Terramar.)

09.30 read in my library, on my Adirondack chair or at Nanou (north on A1A)

11.00 off to shop (books, Publix, Whole Foods, or take a haircut in Wilton Manors)

12.30 back to BPT's, survey the deck, read in the shade retire to my room om 18, I'm an owner so I can virtually.. y guarantee 'high',

15.00 siesta

17.00 TV, read

19.00 second swim or early supper, cheap $30, or post clothes shop more expensive $100.

21.30 to 23.30 retire

Unless Sir is visiting, then it's dinner & cinema (where ever, he's driving, to retire for a sleepless night till he departs at 0600 & I swim at 0700, I'm seldom more than 5 mins late, very sad ..

Am I on UK time, possibly, doing messages, WApp, Facebook & Instagram.

In a very controlled environment.

I've 20+ WApp friends consuming my comments on the world around me, on Facebook I'm a voyeur into (dogs, tennis commentaries, male models, Paris, Amsterdam, downtown & south beach Miami + Ft. Lauderda,& just a handful of friends & their activities,

On Instagram I'm a complete voyeur (performing dogs, foodie treats, bodybuilders, lgbt folk, classical musicians, singers, and again Paris, Amsterdam, Country Life & the Royals, Miami South beach + downtown, Ft. L, L by the Sea & Pompano.

Seem to cope with the structure of my days, there's always choice for bfast & dinners, don't DO lunch unless I'm invited out. Today a gorgeous Peruvian outlet next to !e Rendez Vous off B Boulevard a 50min drive down South ... but that's Sir for you !!

[agwitow]

I will grant that it depends entirely on the kind of beach you're at and the type of outdoorsy you are...

Some beaches I've had the fortune to be able to visit/experience:

Clay-and-sand. It's got a bit of a smell that I find unpleasant, and it can be hard to walk on just after the tide goes out because it feels more like mud than anything else. Tends to have very dramatic rock structures, in my experience. Wouldn't want to spend more than an hour here.

Rocky-sand. When it's anywhere from 40 to 60% rocks, it has a gravel kind of feel underfoot. Aqua shoes or other footwear a must. More common at a lake than the ocean, I think. It's great for swimming, fishing, bbq-ing, and campfires. Could spend anywhere from 2 to 8 hours here.

Rubble-strewn. It's mostly sand (over 60%), but has large rocks scattered around. Tends to be very scenic, with a nice blend from greenery to beach. Good for picnics, shoreline hikes, and reading beneath the shade. Would plan for 2 to 4 hours at a beach like this.

Rough sand. It's around 80% sand, and there aren't many large rocks, but it's still kind of gritty. Great for swimming, laying a towel down to tan, and playing fetch with your dog. Personally, I would only spend 2 to 4 hours here, but that's more because I burn very easily and there's not enough to entice me into worrying about reapplying sunscreen.

Sand. This is the kind of beach you see in movies. Perfect for building sandcastles, burying a friend (or 3) in the sand, going swimming, playing games (volleyball, touch football, catch, etc.), tanning (if that's your thing), sitting on towel and eating rapidly melting ice cream popsicles, and having a beach bonfire. I will definitely end up lobster-red because I forgot to reapply my sunscreen. Likely spending between 4 and 8 hours here.

Idyllic. It's such a perfect beach it doesn't feel real. May or may not actually have sand. Outside of some places in Hawaii, I've only experienced this kind of place at resorts that created an artificial beach around their pool area. Even so, the sand/ground is super soft, the surrounding vegetation makes it feel like a haven cradled by mother nature herself, and there's a sense of serenity permeating the space. Perfect for napping in a hammock, laying in the shade, and just all around basking in nature. If you're not the type to be able to "be lazy" and do nothing, then yeah, any more than 2 hours would drive you up the wall.

What other kinds of beaches and beach experiences do people have?

[chokhidhaniindore]

From Kids to Adults: Why Water Parks Are Perfect for All Ages

Water parks have become go-to destinations for people of all ages seeking fun, relaxation, and a break from routine. With attractions designed for different preferences and adventure levels, they’re the perfect spot for everyone, from toddlers enjoying splash zones to adults looking for thrilling slides or a relaxing lazy river. For families or groups in Indore, a day spent at the best water park in Indore offers a memorable escape. With varied entertainment options and exciting activities, water parks are wonderful places for bonding, adventure, and enjoyment. Let’s explore why water parks continue to be loved by people of all ages.

1. Water Parks Provide Fun for All Age Groups

Water parks offer quite a few points of interest to cater to every person, regardless of age. Young children can enjoy shallow pools, splash pads, and mini slides designed to be secure yet interesting, whilst older youngsters and young adults gravitate closer to interesting wave swimming pools, massive water slides, and surfing simulators. Adults frequently revel in relaxing reviews, including floating along a lazy river, sunbathing by the pool, or maybe joining their kids on more adventurous rides.

Beyond the sights, water parks are known for their circle of relatives-friendly environments. Many facilities emphasize safety and comfort, with lifeguards, shaded areas, and smooth get admission to to services. This structure helps parents experience cushty bringing their kids and shall we all and sundry attention at the fun in preference to stressful approximately logistics or safety.

2. Adrenaline-Pumping Rides for the Adventurous

For thrill-seekers, water parks offer a number of the most exhilarating rides discovered anywhere. Tall slides with sharp drops, pace slides, and even complicated water rides mimic the thrill of roller coasters, giving older kids, teens, and adults a hurry of excitement. The undertaking of conquering steep drops or racing down lengthy slides brings a competitive element, making it in particular amusing for young adults and adults who experience some friendly contention.

Modern water parks additionally have extreme water attractions, such as massive funnels, multi-lane slides, and powerful wave pools that simulate the feeling of browsing within the ocean. These points of interest are best for adrenaline lovers and are designed to provide a feel of adventure that can be skilled with own family or pals.

3. Relaxing Options for Adults Looking to Unwind

While children and young adults frequently run in the direction of the joys rides, water parks additionally consist of spaces designed especially for relaxation. The lazy river is a traditional attraction where traffic of every age can drift in inflatable tubes, lightly meandering through calm waters even as playing the view. Adults regularly recognize the serenity of such functions, as they offer a welcome get away from the day by day grind.

Many water parks additionally have distinct relaxation regions, inclusive of cabanas with non-public seating, sunbathing spots, and now and again even massage regions or grownup-best swimming pools. With comfortable seating, cool beverages, and quiet environment, these regions give adults a peaceful retreat where they can loosen up and unwind even as the children enjoy the greater active parts of the park.

4. Water Parks Encourage Family Bonding

One of the primary motives water parks are so popular amongst households is they offer an enjoy that may be shared by means of all generations. Families can play together in wave swimming pools, race each other on slides, or relax together via the poolside. The shared activities and time spent collectively assist create lasting memories, and the thrill of exploring attractions as a circle of relatives makes the revel in extra exciting for anybody.

For dad and mom with kids of varying ages, water parks are ideal because they've something for anyone. Older youngsters might be interested in the high-electricity slides, while younger ones stick to the splash areas. Parents can cut up time between the rides and rest zones, ensuring every family member finds some thing exciting.

5. Interactive Play Areas for Young Kids

Most water parks have special zones designed only for more youthful youngsters, providing smaller slides, splash buckets, water cannons, and shallow wading swimming pools. These interactive play areas supply youngsters a safe environment to discover water play, try out small slides, and construct self belief inside the water. It’s the precise placing for kids to interact in free play, whilst mother and father watch them have fun and make new pals in a secure, well-supervised space.

Interactive play areas are best for introducing kids to the thrill of water play without overwhelming them. The brightly coloured functions, safe layout, and splashing water create a stimulating and attractive environment that makes children excited to discover.

6. Social Interaction and Group Fun

Water parks are incredible locations for group outings, whether it is a own family accumulating, a set of friends, or a organisation team-constructing occasion. Large wave swimming pools, multi-character rides, and raft slides provide possibilities for people to enjoy the water park enjoy collectively, developing a feel of harmony and camaraderie. There’s something about an afternoon at a water park that breaks the ice and brings out a playful, more social facet of all of us.

Water parks actually have a casual, pleasant vibe that makes it smooth for people to strike up conversations or participate in sports with others. From friendly wave pool competitions to racing down slides, visitors often discover themselves interacting with others, which enhances the revel in.

7. Physical Exercise in a Fun Setting

For those who enjoy being energetic, water parks offer an excellent manner to live bodily active at the same time as having amusing. Swimming, mountaineering stairs to reach slides, and wading through wave swimming pools offer a notable low-effect exercising that doesn’t feel like exercising. The moves help improve cardiovascular fitness, toughen muscle mass, and boom flexibility.

Kids gain from this interest too, as water parks encourage them to stay active and burn up electricity in a wholesome way. The amusing environment keeps every person transferring and engaged, providing the perfect stability between exercise and entertainment.

8. Memorable Experiences for All Ages

A visit to a water park is an experience that sticks with people, as the fun and excitement tend to create vivid memories. From toddlers splashing in shallow pools to grandparents relaxing by the water, the memories created at water parks become stories that families share for years. Each visit offers new experiences, and the joy of spending quality time together only adds to the thrill of the water park.

Conclusion

Water parks are truly versatile destinations that bring enjoyment to people of all ages, offering a wide range of activities from thrilling slides to peaceful relaxation zones. They provide an inclusive environment where everyone, from kids to adults, can find something to enjoy. The social, physical, and emotional benefits make water parks ideal for families, friends, and even solo adventurers seeking a fun-filled day out. Whether it’s for the thrill of the rides, the relaxation of the lazy river, or the joy of family bonding, a visit to a water park in Indore guarantees a day filled with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories.

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Luxurious 4 BHK Villa in India – Nature’s Island

Indulging in the epitome of luxury and natural beauty with Nature’s Island, a unique 4 BHK villa in India offers a sophisticated stay amid lush landscapes. With a blend of elegance, modern comforts, and exclusive features like a treehouse and a private swimming pool, this villa promises a memorable escape.

1. Luxurious 4 BHK with Elegant Interiors

The villa’s four bedrooms are designed to provide a haven of comfort and privacy. Each bedroom is spacious, adorned with tasteful interiors, plush bedding, and large windows that welcome natural light and scenic views. En-suite bathrooms add an extra layer of luxury. The villa also features a stylish living room and a dining area with contemporary decor, perfect for hosting family or friends in a refined yet cozy atmosphere.

2. Exclusive Swimming Pool for Relaxation

One of the standout features of Nature’s Island is its private swimming pool. This luxurious pool area is ideal for a refreshing dip, sunbathing, or simply unwinding by the water’s edge. Equipped with comfortable loungers and shaded seating, it’s a perfect spot for relaxation or evening gatherings. Imagine enjoying serene, starlit nights by the pool, surrounded by nature’s tranquility.

3. Unique Treehouse for an Enchanting Experience

Adding a magical touch to this villa, the charming treehouse offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Nestled among the trees, this structure provides a serene retreat where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Ideal for quiet moments, yoga sessions, or even as a play area for children, the treehouse immerses guests in the beauty of nature from an elevated perspective.

4. Surrounded by Scenic Nature

True to its name, Nature’s Island is surrounded by verdant greenery, creating a secluded paradise away from city life. The villa is embraced by lush gardens and open lawns, making it an ideal location for nature lovers. Spend mornings sipping coffee on the veranda, take meditative walks through the grounds, or simply relax as the sounds of birdsong and gentle breezes surround you.

5. Premium Amenities and Thoughtful Services

Every detail at Nature’s Island is crafted to ensure a luxurious stay. With amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, entertainment options, and 24/7 security, guests have everything they need for a seamless and relaxing vacation. The villa staff is dedicated to providing impeccable service, attending to every need with care and professionalism.

6. Perfect for Family Getaways and Group Retreats

Nature’s Island in Nashik is spacious and inviting, making it the perfect choice for families, friends, or groups looking for a peaceful retreat. Whether it’s a holiday, celebration, or a wellness retreat, this villa’s blend of comfort, elegance, and unique features creates a memorable experience for all.

For those seeking a luxurious escape that combines sophiFor more information call us at +917972433324 or visit our website.stication with the beauty of nature, Nature’s Island offers a unique haven. 

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Need For Swimming Pool Construction in Howard County, Carroll County, Glenelg, Woodbine, Sykesville, and Clarksville, MD

Spending time outside in the spring and summer can improve the mind and usher in a feeling of calm. Unfortunately, the individuals face the risk of too much sun exposure and being assailed by spring/summer rain. One of the best solutions to remain protected from the elements without compromising on the satisfaction of being outdoors is to consider the best deck design in Mt. Airy, Eldersburg, Brookeville, and Olney, MD, that will enable one to create a secluded area to enjoy the outdoors as often as possible. ​ There are designs galore! Not all of them will work for everyone. Each homeowner hopes to construct a deck for specific reasons. It is essential to be well protected from natural elements and get an unobstructed view from the deck, which may be lofty or installed at the ground level. Some of the most popular deck designs that have captured attention big time include the following: -

· In-Built Planters- A deck is a space created to enjoy the outdoors. What could be more appealing than enhancing the area with flowers and foliage? The property owner may ask for a row of planters to be constructed at the edge that not only holds the plants but also acts as a margin and an attractive one. It is a seamless transition from artificial features to nature. One may even construct a row of planters at a lower level, thus making the plants appear hanging from the deck.

· Seating—Carrying chairs to the deck every time is not practical. Thus, it is essential to incorporate seating into the deck so that resting outdoors can be done without picking and hauling. With natural wood or composite wood seating at one end, the deck also becomes a place fit for entertaining. The homeowner can add a vertical shelf-like structure to remain private from the neighbor's prying eyes. Adding a vertical garden is another way to ensure seclusion when seated on the deck.

· Shading—Appropriate shade can be helpful for daytime activities that bond family and friends. Adding a pergola ensures aesthetic appeal and helps to shade the deck perfectly. The pergola may be bolted down to the deck's railing or emerge from a central supporting pole. The user may plant vines that will trail over the structure, creating a shade made of greenery. Furthermore, one may also install LED bulbs to make the deck usable during the evenings.

· Sustainable Materials—Choosing the right material is important when constructing a deck. It is customary to opt for eco-friendly, sustainable materials that are also durable and need little maintenance. While natural wood and bamboo work beautifully, a practical solution is to use composite wood made from wood fibers and recycled plastics.

The exteriors can only be enhanced with swimming pool construction in Howard County, Carroll County, Glenelg, Woodbine, Sykesville, and Clarksville, MD. The end user should contact an experienced contractor to install diverse types of polls.