Aquatic Architect Gifts

Fish Food

"This aquarium is such a nice prison."

'Well, I've changed my mind on the remodel. Something tells me that the demo will be harder than it looks!'

"It's true that the basement's flooded, but it's stocked."

'Look at that spread. Some fish have it so good.'

' I hope this adds a little enjoyment for you. '

Water Gardening: One thing is certain - you will find the peace and tranquility of water an almost irresistible attraction.

'So what have you been up to?'

"Plastic glass was on sale during construction, so I added a built-in aquarium."

"Not a problem Miss: If it's too tight, I'll open it up a bit for you..."

'Couldn't you just bring a bucket and spade like other children?'

Building Sandcastles.

Young Picasso at the Beach

It is essential not to overcrowd a tank as this can cause serious problems...

"You can build it with me, but you can't wreck it with me."

'Sophie has discovered Gehry.'

'It's not so much the distance to your proposed house site, but that I'm not familiar with your planet's building codes.'

'I use these ice cubes to make minor home repairs.'

Tugboat tugging Iceberg

'It's a long and narrow home: A perfect fit for you Mr Eel...'

"He lives in a block of flats"

'You've been rearranging the furniture again, haven't you?'

Snow Bridge.

"I hope we can flip it before the tide comes in."

Toy White House built incorrectly.

What brings you to therapy, Rudy? Dr. Noodle. I've been feeling like my whole life is on pause. And I can't find the remote to unpause it. Meanwhile, everyone else's stories are proceeding apace. They're all into the second act already. They've all had plot twists, and hero's journeys, and epic love scenes, and thrilling reversals of fortune ... Meanwhile, I'm still paused on the opening credits because no remote. Why don't you get up off the couch and unpause it manually? You can do that?

"After several chapters of pushing a boulder up a hill over and over again, I think your average reader will watn to see something else happen, Mr. Sisyphus."

"It's got everything: northern exposure, hardwood floors, central tree."

'We need to update our gravel, install a fake treasure chest, and get one of those lifelike scuba divers. Apparently, it's all about curb appeal.'

"I hope you've got planning permission for that?"

The only time you are actually too old to follow your dreams.

"There. Six bedrooms, all with en suite, two lounges, parking for four cars and in a great location. How are you going?"

20,000 Leagues under the sea.

'I've always admired Gary's penmanship.'

'If you have a toothache, take the day off, you would be useless at work anyway...'