The Happy Thread!

[Mermaid AshleyML]

Happyness! My sister when to Georgia and brought me this backhttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160530/3bb58c3120740e0d73e64c7f139a9496.jpg


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Cute!

[Mermaid Clara]

I'm so excited! My pool is almost warm enough to swim in! My dad is turning on the solar heating for the pool and it's going to be 100° for the next couple days so I should be able to swim in a few days!!!!


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[Mermaid Summerlilly]

Ooo fun! I still need to wait to go swimming at the beach, I don’t have a pool. :P

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Going swimming today!! Local pool just opened.

[Onyx Jewel Catfish]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160601/3920b73e2ca19e06e2c0a0fc1fe93891.jpg I just got fin #4! Marina, Hydra, FinFun 2.0 and FinFun1.0

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[MermaidCelesteFL]

Just finished my first 2k open water swim this morning! It was super easy, the only problem was staying on track (and not veering off course), and the wardrobe malfunction I had at the end of my second lap with my old suit.

Either way, I got a new suit and goggles today, so I should be ready to conquer the 5K next time I do the swim!

[Mermaid Arabella]

Little Mermaid cake pops!! I want these for my next birthday!
https://www.facebook.com/TheLittleMermaidAriel/videos/10153484933595124/

[Mermaid Nelly]

PROM IS ON SATURDAY!!! I'm so excited!
Also, for my dance program at my school, me and 2 of my classmates had to prepare and teach (under strict observation and grading of my teacher) two dance classes taken by our peers of a variety of levels!!! The phrase we taught turned out really beautiful, everyone loved it, and we got a great grade too!!!! Feeling on top of the world today!!! [emoji177]

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Congrats!

[Mermaid Nelly]

Thanks!

[Mermaid Nelly]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/b15f0b6ef1ffaa85aeb52d46b2a8c584.jpg

Here's just one prom picture! It was so much fun and I'm feeling so happy and I wanted to share that!!! [emoji5]

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Cute!

[Vrindavana Starfish]

I leave for Ireland in 6 days! SIX DAYS!!! I'm already packed!

[Mermaid Mystery]

First day on the job at the Winchester Mystery House and I figured you'd all love the cherub riding a hippocampus fountainhttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160606/2bc2c3f22d978d8870b8631c1cedcb81.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160606/c07dd4abb0f4ca1ec14b758208c17bc8.jpg

[KateyMermaid]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2RJN9a_jdM
I literally laugh every time I watch this. I've seen it more than Id like to admit. Daily dose of happy

[Mermaid Summerlilly]

yessssss

[mermaid_selene]

school ends in ten days and I also am starting my first job ever! sadly not as a mermaid-yet. but I'm starting small i'm going to Vermont for a couple of weeks and working as a bed maker at a resort.


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[Imogen Finnly]

After trying to get pregnant for what felt like forever, I AM HAVING A BABY!!!!!!!

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[Keiris]

After trying to get pregnant for what felt like forever, I AM HAVING A BABY!!!!!!!

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IMOGEN THAT'S FANTASTIC!!! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!:yay:

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Congrats, Imogen!!!

[Mermaid Arabella]

Just got a 100% on my first program (Java) in my summer class! :3

[Mermaid Mystery]

so this happened http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160609/a929e517b10fd0ca2a696e35c2e39290.jpg

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Cuuute.

[The Water Phoenix]

I finally got an email from the Australian Air Force Cadets saying that I'm in!! My first meet is on Wednesday next week! :yay:

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Congrats!!!

[The Water Phoenix]

Thanks! :)

[Lotus the Mermaid]

I'm so excited!!! I was asked to be an artist for RAW Showcase July 28th!! If you live in the Dallas area and you'd like to get tickets, feel free to stop by! Here's the link to purchase! I am so thankful! They said they can get me a pool so I can advertise mermaiding as well as crafting! praise the Lord! I can't stop smiling! :'D

https://www.rawartists.org/tickets/purchase/2041/304938

[Azurin Luna]

I might become a mermommy ^^
It's not 100% sure yet, as I haven't done a test yet, but the signs are there. I will be doing a test this weekend *keeping fins crossed*

[Imogen Finnly]

Thanks guys so much! Im super stoked about it! I really appreciate it!!!

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[KateyMermaid]

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I had a dry event this evening, and my parents came to see me. They brought Jack, our dopey 8yo Golden Retriever. I was excited for puppy loves. He wasn't sure about the tail.


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[Mermaid Mia]

I finally finished decorating my wheelchair so it is fit for a mermaid [emoji225]
I am so happy!

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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Nice!

[Talia]

So cool! That little lobster is adorable!! :swoon:

[Mermaid Mia]

Nice!



So cool! That little lobster is adorable!! :swoon:

Thank you both!!!
My lobsters name is Clawdia :3. She is actually a pool toy and she is only pinned onto the chair so she can go swimming with me too XD


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[Mermaid Marius]

I was thinking about how being a mermaid means no cellulite on your legs.
Then I thought about all those little knicks and scrapes that can sometimes come with heavy use of a tail.
I've dubbed those tiny imperfections as shellulite in case anyone ever asks about them during a gig, and I haven't stopped laughing about it all morning 😂 😂 😂

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[Merman Chatfish]

I love my job. Today some lifeguards were doing an inservice to make up for missed ones. During the second senerio I got to play victim for a complicated rescue. Two of us were to drown, I was an active drowner, the other guy was a spinal because we went off the diving board together. The closest lifeguard went to the other guy first, and so a guard who served as a break guard who rushes out during an emergency jumped in without a tube to rescue me. Well she quickly learned that was a mistake because I climbed on top of her to get air and pushed her down. Eventually the other lifeguard with a tube came over to get me but he did the rescue wrong and I started to drown him too. After submerging him a few times he finally rescued me (incorrectly) and took me to the wall. However I was so worn out (acting) that I couldn't grab on and started growing again.

[Talia]

I love my job. Today some lifeguards were doing an inservice to make up for missed ones. During the second senerio I got to play victim for a complicated rescue. Two of us were to drown, I was an active drowner, the other guy was a spinal because we went off the diving board together. The closest lifeguard went to the other guy first, and so a guard who served as a break guard who rushes out during an emergency jumped in without a tube to rescue me. Well she quickly learned that was a mistake because I climbed on top of her to get air and pushed her down. Eventually the other lifeguard with a tube came over to get me but he did the rescue wrong and I started to drown him too. After submerging him a few times he finally rescued me (incorrectly) and took me to the wall. However I was so worn out (acting) that I couldn't grab on and started growing again.


:lol ^: I bet they learned their lessons!

[PearlieMae]

I was thinking about how being a mermaid means no cellulite on your legs.
Then I thought about all those little knicks and scrapes that can sometimes come with heavy use of a tail.
I've dubbed those tiny imperfections as shellulite in case anyone ever asks about them during a gig, and I haven't stopped laughing about it all morning �� �� ��

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:lol:

"shellulite" I love it!

Okay...next assignment: Rebrand 'blubber'

[Theobromine]

Okay...next assignment: Rebrand 'blubber'

Bioprene.

[PearlieMae]

Bioprene.

"I like bioprene butts, and I cannot lie..."

It's workable. ;)

[Mermaid Alea]

I love my job. Today some lifeguards were doing an inservice to make up for missed ones. During the second senerio I got to play victim for a complicated rescue. Two of us were to drown, I was an active drowner, the other guy was a spinal because we went off the diving board together. The closest lifeguard went to the other guy first, and so a guard who served as a break guard who rushes out during an emergency jumped in without a tube to rescue me. Well she quickly learned that was a mistake because I climbed on top of her to get air and pushed her down. Eventually the other lifeguard with a tube came over to get me but he did the rescue wrong and I started to drown him too. After submerging him a few times he finally rescued me (incorrectly) and took me to the wall. However I was so worn out (acting) that I couldn't grab on and started growing again.

I always figured that must be a fun part of your job. I mean, I know drowning is a serious thing, but getting to pretend to drown and freak out for training purposes must be lots of fun. :D

[Mermaid Arabella]

I found my spirit animal: https://www.facebook.com/Pusheen/videos/1472633772762840/

[Sabrina the Selkie]

That is fantastic.

[SeaGlass Siren]

37581Sorry I've been absent from the network lately. I was hit with a bout of depression and have been keeping myself occupied.
I also just became a mother of a fur baby. She's been super affectionate and helping me cope with my anxiety and depression.

Say hello to my little seabun, Agent Daisy Skye.

[Lotus the Mermaid]

37581Sorry I've been absent from the network lately. I was hit with a bout of depression and have been keeping myself occupied.
I also just became a mother of a fur baby. She's been super affectionate and helping me cope with my anxiety and depression.

Say hello to my little seabun, Agent Daisy Skye.

Cuuuute!! And love the Marvel reference!! That show has gotten awesome. <3

[SeaGlass Siren]

She honestly makes me so happy and gives me so much love. Licks me everywhere, cuddles with me, follows me wherever I go, Sits wherever I am...

life really felt a little empty for me before her. I don't know how to function without her

[Sabrina the Selkie]

I'm glad she's helping!

[Vixy]

I've been a bit absent with illnesses and life busyness (laptop also oozing green goo), but I'm back.

But my partner and I are finally going to start our own business :D We have a name, a goal and a list of things we want to sell. Going to start online and then hopefully move on to fairs, festivals and conventions.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Congrats!

[SeaGlass Siren]

thanks for being present sabrina <3 have i ever told you "baby you da best?"

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Why thank you!

[Merman Storm]

A couple of pics from my current Florida vacation. A hand stand in the Gulf:
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And the Green Flash:
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[mermaid_selene]

i'm so excited! me and a couple of friends are going to make dresses and go to the renaissance fair in ny i cant wait! i found a picture of how i want my dress to be and we are going shopping on monday. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160625/1d18c1edeb1c02e0d5fbab409e627eba.jpg

i love it so much


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Gorgeous. I love Ren Faires but haven't been able to go in years.

[Keiris]

Storm, you look like you're enjoying our waters! Have you seen any manatees, dolphins or stingrays yet? We have had many pods of them swimming along our beaches lately here on the Gulf side! It's been glorious.

[Merman Storm]

Not yet. Although my wife said something spongy brushed her leg twice.

Edit: Today's swim: I had several kids run up the water edge, watching me. One asked me to flip my tail. I did, and then they all ran off.

I also saw a great green flash. I tried a trick I heard of, but never tried. I knelt down, waited for that last little bit of sun to turn green, then slowly stood up. It worked wonderfully. I prolonged the flash from a typical 1 second to about 3.

[Mermaid Momo]

I got my tattoo finally! There are a bunch of symbols in it that represent me. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160626/a2c5837c5be692f6c383194705934375.jpg and i didn't cry so that's a plus haha

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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Pretty!!!

[Mermaid Marius]

My bodysuit came in the mail and I feel beautiful. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160628/5629c3c5116d9307c77b182e28014162.jpg
Bodysuits and leotards are so common in my acting company but I never owned one because I wasn't sure how I'd look. I ordered one on Amazon and I am IN LOVE, plus it came two weeks earlier than expected.
Featuring my boyfriend's messy closet.

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[Sabrina the Selkie]

You look gorgeous, Marius!!!

[Keiris]

Marius, you could model those! You look fantastic:D

[MermaidCelesteFL]

It's here!!!!! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160629/ef06dd3ab7fc419c17837253e11fbc35.jpg


I'm waiting for my best friend to get home to film a live feed unboxing of the blue tang tails.

[Mermaid Marius]

Thanks you guys!!

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[Acqua Luna]

Mermaid Momo your leg art is beautiful!! Eeee congrats!

[The Water Phoenix]

I passed another math test! 75%!! [emoji1]


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Congrats to all! (I feel you, Phoenix. I wanted to throw a party when I retook all my quizzes and garnered a *drum roll* D in AP Statistics)

Anyway, today is my third day of an extremely exhausting job.

All day, hot sun, seriously physical work.

And that work is: Trail setting/building, trail maintenance, invasive species clearing, spider nest guarding (found an adorable mama wolf spider guarding her nest. Tons of tiny moving dots protected in a giant orb of webbing while she sat below glaring at us while we flagged her nest and took photos.)

It's demanding and exhausting but I love it.

[The Water Phoenix]

Wow Selkie! I will be starting to work soon, I haven't heard back from them :) I want to work so I can save up for a merbella tail lol :)

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Good luck, Phoenix!

[The Water Phoenix]

Thanks Selkie! :)

[BubbleNeon]

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AHHH IM FREAKING OUT! MY NEW MONOFIN CAME.
(The box is Huge! That's my brother standing behind it, and he's about 6 ft.)[emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38]

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[Mermaid Summerlilly]

What brand monofin is it? It's HUUGGE. :P

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Whoo!!!

We like big flukes and we cannot lie.

(I know two mers wrote parodies for that. I shoulda copy pasted one when I had the chance..)

[dfeifer]

Have to watch what you say sometimes when you think you are alone. Was looking at some nice latex tails last night and had saw a really cool one and unconsciously said out loud " dang I would soo like to get in to her tail" then hear behind me tail? Who's tail. Seems like one of my friends had snuck up on me.. Quickly changed the conversation to the division game.

sigh, have a long way to go before I could think about fitting in one but the journey will be an adventure. On the plus side they are not calling for any rain this weekend so it's every day in the bay for me with my mono.

As a merman, I wonder what you can get away with wearing on your chest.. I'm an odd one with a breast size of 42c, currently I wear full dive skins.

[Vrindavana Starfish]

I have happy/sad stuff. The sad part is that I'm back from my 3 weeks in Ireland. The happy is that it was the best trip of my life, completely life-changing, and we loved Ireland so much that now it is our goal to live there, at least for part of the year! I got to visit the Aran Islands, and I swear I saw real selkies in their seal form :P I have pictures on my instagram feed(s), so if you want to see, pm me so I'm not spamming the thread. :)

[KateyMermaid]

Happy post:
I was supposed to work an 11hr shift today (July 4) but since one of my jobs is at a waterpark, I was told I didn't need to come in because it is supposed to storm all day, and the park will not be busy.

Not happy post: I'm a little bummed because I really could have used the money and if it storms my July 4th plans aren't gonna happen anyway.

[Mermaid Alea]

Yeah I am worried it will storm here for the 4th. I am guessing your plans were to go swimming for the 4th?

The strange thing is on Saturday we saw tons of boat traffic, lots of kids out on the docks and in the water, and then at night there were numerous firework shows across the bay. It was like Saturday was the 4th. Today it is very quiet so far.

[KateyMermaid]

Alea:: My 4th of July plans included going over to my boyfriends brothers place--he had planned on making a MASSIVE slip n side (his backyard is a very steep hill) and enjoying their backyard pool. Luckily the rain -mostly- held off. It was cold for the slip n slide, but thankfully the pool was a toasty 90F. So we were able to still enjoy ourselves!

Another happy post--It was supposed to storm all day today, and thunderstorm in the evening. The rain has not appeared yet, and the community fireworks did not get canceled! yay! Hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July festivities!

[Merman Storm]

A few weeks ago my hiking group went to Matilija falls. I thought there might be someplace to swim, so I took my tail. The falls themselves did not have a good pool, but we came across one farther down the canyon. Here are some photos. Everyone else on the hike said it was the highlight of the trip.
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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Nice, Storm!!! Looks like you had a blast!

[Merman Storm]

Nice, Storm!!! Looks like you had a blast!


Thanks!
This Saturday: Paradise cove, Malibu. Maybe when underwater I can finally find where they hid the two dice.

[Mermaid Clara]

I'm back to work on my neoprene/sequin tail! I'm also spending the night at my best friend's place so I'm free from nagging parents and able to relax!


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[MermaidCelesteFL]

I got my commission back from Fiverr! Best five dollars ever! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160707/1d03925f9e1367c0c16382f66ca4379d.png

[Mermaid Clara]

Almost done sewing my tail together! Just need to finish the last couple inches on the body, add the zippers and fringe, then I'll be able to start gluing the sequins on!!!!!
I'm also off tomorrow so I can stay up late after I get home from work tonight and work all day tomorrow!


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[Mermaid Aria]

I got my commission back from Fiverr! Best five dollars ever! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160707/1d03925f9e1367c0c16382f66ca4379d.png

That was only $5?!? I need one of these in my life. Can I have their contact info?

[BubbleNeon]

What brand monofin is it? It's HUUGGE. :P
Haha it's just a rapid finis. (Its still HUGE don't get me wrong, but the box was pretty over sized) xD
Sorry about such a late reply!

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[Rinoa Opaltide]

I got a Trainer 1 monofin off ebay and it came Monday. I tried it out on Tuesday and WOW! My Foil seemed to make me zoom through the water but it has nothing on the Trainer - I very happily zoomed back and forth down the lane for quite a while! The only major downsides (read: learning curves) are that I have to get used to the size for maneuvering in the shallow end without scraping the bottom and that I need to work harder to be agile. If I can find a Shooter to try, that seems like it might be ideal for me - close in size to the foil, power similar to the Trainer (or at least that's how my thought process is going currently).

Also, my neoprene came today! I ordered that off ebay as well, it's 2mm thick and each piece (I bought 2) has a different color on each side. I plan on making at least one neoprene tail before trying my dream tail. While I will probably make my dream tail with the Trainer, I want to make a tail sleeve for my Mahina first. I imagined making it in purple, but when the neoprene actually came I fell in love with the red (which I didn't expect). I want to make another with the burgandy too but I haven't quite figured out what fin yet.

I ended up trying some ideas on bits of the neoprene that I cut off. I know 2mm is the most common neoprene tail thickness from what I've read on here, but it just felt so thin... (I'm used to my scuba wetsuit, which is probably 3-4mm). So for my tester I ended up layering two pieces together and it feels so much better. Now to see what happens on the actual tail...

Anyway, this has all made this week really awesome :)

[Mermaid Alea]

So I have always wanted leather bracers, but they are always too expensive at the local Ren Faire...I found some beautiful ones online that were painted to look like worn metal and they were a good price so I ordered them. The artist is away at a convention but today (Friday) they are supposed to be back and I don't know if sometime today they will be shipping out all the orders they got while they were gone or what, but all I know is I will soon have leather bracers!

Originally I got the bracers for my pirate costume, but I think they would be great for some dry mermaid shoots. Eventually I would love to have swimable mermaid armor. My family was a little skeptical that I would get much use out of the bracers when I showed them a photo (they don't know I actually bought them), but I see them working with many of my clothes so I could wear them on regular occasions. I normally don't buy things other than food, gas, or college art supplies for myself so it is always a treat to get something but I still end up feeling a little guilty for spending my money on something I don't necessarily 'need', but something I just wanted.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I got into the course I wanted! I'll be quiet for the next 18 weeks because of it, then after that its back to inyourface Jaffa!

My course is Certificate III in Clothing Production. Hopefully, my enthusiasm for it doesn't make me look like a nut job when I have to announce, "I'm doing this course so that I can learn how to make cute and practical mermaid swimwear."

[MermaidCelesteFL]

That was only $5?!? I need one of these in my life. Can I have their contact info?

Here ya go! The artist was great to work with, too! http://www.fiverr.com/risingvexx/make-you-a-pixel-art-pokemon-trainer?utm_campaign=base_gig_show_share&utm_content=&utm_medium=shared&utm_term=

[Rinoa Opaltide]

Ahh! Look what I found hanging in my window when I got home from work! Mom must've found it at a garage/yard sale she went to today :D
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[Mermaid Mia]

I won a shell give away from Mermaid Seraphina on tumblr a little while ago and today the shells arrived! I love them so much!!!
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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Pretty!

[KateyMermaid]

Had an incredible event on Friday! Two words: Saltwater Pool. It was like swimming in saline.

Also finally saw Finding Dory with the boyfriend tonight. So cute! Not gonna lie, got a little emotional.

[Mermaid Clara]

My mom designed/sketched out the background for my business cards!
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[Merman Storm]

Last Saturday my hiking group went to Paradise cove via Point Dume. At Point Dume we saw a large group of seals hauled up on the rocks. At paradise cove I put on the tail to go for a swim. Although it was nice to be able to do this, it did not go quite as planned. The waves came up just as I was getting the tail on. I decided to get into deep water, out of the waves, to complete the process, and found that the beach was gone! In the picture below, the sand ends at about there the white water is. After that, its all rock. El Nino did not bring rain to Southern California, but the waves took away this beach. Oh well. I still got into the water and swam about. Then I hauled up onto the beach for pictures.
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If you want to see the other pictures from the hike (including the seals) look here:

http://www.simitrailblazers.com/news/index.html
(http://www.simitrailblazers.com/news/index.html)
Farther down that linked page are the other pictures from the June 11 hike, where I also tail swam.

[Mermaid Whisper]

Small bit of happiness: it's my 100th post! <3 I love all my merfriends!

[Mermaid Whisper]

The goods:

I had a seven-hour shift in the fitting room today. Not too shabby, considering my past. I found out that I'm working the max amount of hours again next week, which is chill. A lot of people are getting cut down. Not me!

I'm sloooowly saving for a neoprene tail, and I've got about $6 so far. Lol. I'm thinking of starting a fundraiser for it. I can make one for less than $200. Should I do it?

At work, someone went to the register and apparently raved about my service in the fitting room. The person she was talking to was my manager...and she relayed the message ❤️

I told a lady I was helping with blue hair today that I'm a part-time mermaid. Her daughter was so excited. My uniform requires a blue shirt or dress, so I always feel ocean-y.

How many people have I told that they're pretty today? A lot. But there are some seriously beautiful people that need a lot of love. If someone looks amazing, tell them! You never know who needs it.


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[Mermaid Clara]

Yay!!!! I found the sheets of clay I missed placed. Back to making clay scales!


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[Merman Storm]

I had a nice swim at Ventura harbor yesterday. I did not know about it until I got there, but there was a group called Best Day giving kayak and paddle board rides to special needs kids. They did not notice me very much, they were to into what they were doing, so I left them to it. But at one point a little girl came up to me with a bucket of wet sand, and started throwing sand at my tail.

"Why are you throwing sand at me?"
"I don't know, I'm just eight."

What can you do but laugh?

[Merman Arion]

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My my.. I would say you're quite the hunk daddy here LOL. Great shape! :hail:

Best looking Poseidon over there :clap:


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[Mermaid Clara]

My mom went to a doctor appointment yesterday, thay said that she has a less than 50% chance of needing a liver transplant! Which means they'll only do localized chemotherapy.


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

That is so fantastic!

[Mermaid Whisper]

I will be going to my first mermaid event if I can get the day off on August 7th! A mer from my very own Chesapeake Pod offered to take me, so I don't have to get my dad's approval!

It's a small meetup of around 12 or so mers, and I am SO excited! I have never met another mer or even swam in my tail yet!

[Mermaid Mia]

Thats fantastic Whisper!!!


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[Mermaid Whisper]

Thats fantastic Whisper!!!


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I know! Four years of MerNetwork and only just now swimming. A little sad, but fintastic all the same!


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[TheSaltySiren]

That's so exciting Whisper!!! I cannot wait till I get the chance to meet up with other mers and swim with them.

On a happy note for me, I believe my silicone tail woes may be over due to some extremely kind mers on here!!! *Fins crossed*

[Mermaid Whisper]

That's so exciting Whisper!!! I cannot wait till I get the chance to meet up with other mers and swim with them.

On a happy note for me, I believe my silicone tail woes may be over due to some extremely kind mers on here!!! *Fins crossed*

Thanks, Abby!

I'm so excited for you! Post plenty of pictures! I can't wait to see what you're doing for us autistic mermaids up there!


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[Mermaid Aglaia]

I'm soo happy, i have found my dad after 27 years. he has leave me and my mother 3 month after my birth and was gone back to the USA. an now i have found hin and have contact.
And the other thing is, i'm an american and i get my first us passport in a few weeks.

[MermaidBrandie]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/e9b4df2a4632b7dc771bded399c83eed.jpg

My dogs custom leathers are all done! They even have foam along the spine to protect him!
(He rides the motorcycle with us.)

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[Mermaid Mia]

That is supper adorable. And I'm happy he had protection :3


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[TheSaltySiren]

That is beyond adorable....he looks so cute and happy!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Wow. So cute.

[Grey Gambit]

My new job may not leave much time to work on things during the summer, but it's letting me save up money to finish tail stuff! I ended up buying a FinFun monofin for the moment, so I can at least have something to swim with while I work on things.

I also managed to drag at least one friend into tail-swimming hell (I mean, paradise), and she's visiting the end of next week for tail plotting and swimming!
Now to just convince other friends to join us...

@CoyoteWalker, he looks quite pleased!

[KateyMermaid]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/e9b4df2a4632b7dc771bded399c83eed.jpg

My dogs custom leathers are all done! They even have foam along the spine to protect him!
(He rides the motorcycle with us.)

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Oh that is too precious!
And a smart idea. It makes me happy to know you are at least trying to protect your fur baby while riding. Smart move.

[TheSaltySiren]

SO I just cannot hold it in anymore!!! Today I ordered my silicone tail from Najestic Entertainment, and should be receiving it soon! I am beyond thrilled and excited! I can't wait to see a pic this weekend...Will be doing an unboxing video for sure!! *squee*

[MermaidBrandie]

Oh that is too precious!
And a smart idea. It makes me happy to know you are at least trying to protect your fur baby while riding. Smart move.
Thank you! They were expensive but he rides with us so often they were worth it. We took them out for their first ride the other night! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160729/dd96f744e9dfaa51cd833d32ef756e4d.jpg

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[MermaidBrandie]

SO I just cannot hold it in anymore!!! Today I ordered my silicone tail from Majestic Entertainment, and should be receiving it soon! I am beyond thrilled and excited! I can't wait to see a pic this weekend...Will be doing an unboxing video for sure!! *squee*
Majestic or Najestic?

That's exciting though! Congrats!

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[TheSaltySiren]

Najestic, silly autocorrect lol...and thanks

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Your dog is so cute, Coyote!!!

And congrats!

[AelianaNympha]

Apparently the mainstream is picking up on our fashion sense.. [emoji6]
https://www.buzzfeed.com/alisoncaporimo/mermaid-crowns-are-the-new-flower-crowns?utm_term=.ppjy33nY8#.mwyoQQ4Lq


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[MermaidCelesteFL]

I opened up my new poi on my birthday yesterday! They are so much fun! This is one of my favorite pictures from yesterday; I spent the entire day today practicing, and now I have blisters on my fingers from the leash. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160801/ee2072d2675d0b480479c29fa9f84b2c.jpg

[Sabrina the Selkie]

NIce!

[The Water Phoenix]

I had my job interview yesterday! :yay:So I can FINALLY start saving up for a Merbellas Tail early and not pay any pesky taxes or bills! :yay:

[Mer-Crazy]

I had my job interview yesterday! :yay:So I can FINALLY start saving up for a Merbellas Tail early and not pay any pesky taxes or bills! :yay:
I hope you're able to make an order :) After all the recent drama she said she might not be taking custom orders anymore so good luck :)

[The Water Phoenix]

Thanks! Raven said that it would only be temporary for a while but I'm sure once she's taking custom orders and I have the funds, I will place an order :) Swimming with a silicone tail will be no problem for me since I am experienced in the water :)

[Mermaid Whisper]

!!!!!

I'm going to a mer meetup in Syria, VA on Sunday!

BETTER NEWS:

I called one of the local pools that has both an indoor AND outdoor (meaning it's open all year!) and asked about using mermaid tails...

GUESS WHO'S GONNA GET THAT FIRST SWIM?


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[MermaidBonnie]

Congrats Whisper!!!!!!! That sounds amazing ❤️

[Mermaid Whisper]

Congrats Whisper!!!!!!! That sounds amazing ❤️

Thanks love! Sooo excited!


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[TheSaltySiren]

That's wonderful news Whisper :)

On a very happy note from me..I finally got the sketch of what my tail will look like!
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[PearlieMae]

Great news, Whisper! Don't forget to ease into it, because it's a lot different than you might think!

Heed the advice of my daughter, whom I quote in my signature ;)

--

T.A.M., that's a beautiful colorway! Who is making your tail?

[moniee]

Ah I just came accross this happy thread and thought I'd share my happiness!
After so many failures with my tail projects, I finally worked up enough guts to get back to it and it was so worth it. My first monofin I made was a disaster but I had a second try, had my first swim with this new monofin and it works wonders I'm soooo happy!

[TheSaltySiren]

PearlieMae Najestic Entertainment is making it for me. Naja is wonderful and we both decided that the front of the fluke needs some more color, so will have an updated sketch soon :)

[PearlieMae]

Ah! I thought the coloration was like what penguins have...light on the belly so predators looking up can't see them!

[TheSaltySiren]

The belly I believe is staying the same, just the actual fluke with have some more color to it..I am beyond excited, they are making me a top as well to go with it!

[MermaidSasha]

Oh my goodness that is a gorgeous tail!! Its going to look amazing ^.^ Do you have a link to the maker by any chance?

[TheSaltySiren]

https://www.facebook.com/najesticent/?fref=ts

[Mermaid Mystery]

Just got bitten by the famous Matilda of the Algonquin Hotel in New York City http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160804/9ada20262578d02181901247945106cd.jpg pic taken post bite

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Yay. I think I recruited a little merboy!!!!

I was at the pool when I noticed a boy with big blue dive goggles ducking under to get a better look at my swimming. He waved when I surfaced, then waved at me while under when he noticed my eyes were open. I waved back.

I surfaced again, and as soon as I did he said, "Hi!"

So I said, "Hi!"

And no sooner than I had verbally acknowledged his presence he was rapid-fire asking me questions.

"Woow!! You're amazing!! How do you hold your breath for so long? And your eyes??? How do you keep them open without even blinking?"

So I said lots of practice. And he looked astounded. Astounded by how long I could swim for and by my tail, and by how surely I could see him from under even without goggles.

So then I said, "If you're so curious, you should try tail swimming!"

And he vigorously nodded and said "Yeah!"

And then I smiled, slipped back under the water, and swam away with one last wave.

He was anywhere from eight to ten and it was adorable.

[Mermaid Whisper]

I had my first swim today!!! A lot of exclamation points because I am BEYOND happy. There was a meetup in Syria, VA for the Chesapeake Pod, and a local mermaid offered to take me! I'm going to copy my post from the "first swim" thread in a minute.

My podmate called it the "virgin swim" and her husband said "I think she means maiden voyage." [emoji12]

I had my first swim today at a pod meetup in Shenandoah National Park! The water was crystal clear and so cold, but it was so good after hiking all that way!

I splashed around and really enjoyed it; everything was so fluid, so fast, so free. When I rose out of the water on my arms, I felt like me, not what everyone wanted me to be. The little fish swimming all around me just added to the magic ❤️


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Congrats!

[Mermaid Whisper]

Thank you! [emoji5]❤️


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[Rebela Hunter]

When life gives you lemons...
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=38529&stc=1

[harveyspecter]

When life gives you lemons...
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=38529&stc=1
iron cat, ahaha :))
How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l69cYJVTf0)

[KateyMermaid]

Just started a position at a bank. First day was today.
Really excited to have an entry level career position with great benefits and paid vacation! Woo!
In all seriousness it's a great company, with a great work environment and culture. Really really excited.

I don't miss food service or retail. bye Felicia!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Congrats!

[Mermaid Clara]

It's my 20th birthday today and my mom might come home tomorrow!


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[Mermaid Marius]

I got some great swim time in yesterday in Queen B (my fabric tail) My submerged breath hold is steadily increasing. Plus my makeup didn't smudge! I've also finally got bubble rings down! Then I went to Jo-Ann's today and the sea horse I've been wanting for months was on sale 70% off!! It was such a steal. It's been a great past two days and after getting some good practice in Queen B I can't wait for my first swim in my new tail!

Marius Levee's Shell Phone

[Vrindavana Starfish]

I just dropped $700 on 4 new tires and fixed alignment for my car. Most people would be pretty upset by this, but after seeing that the two front tires were about to blow on me, and the back tires had dry rot, I'm pretty happy that I die. The damage to the tires couldn't be seen from the outside, really only from under, and if it weren't for a slow leak in one tire, I wouldn't have gotten it checked out.

This might be the first, but I'm happy there was a nail in my tire, because it got me to fix a much bigger problem, and avoid some bad things.

[Mermaid Whisper]

Despite the fact that I hate everything and am very depressed at the moment, I'd like to share the good of today, however short it was.

I went swimming in my Fin Fun tail at the pool today! Everyone was so happy to see a mermaid in our little city.

I learned how to swim! It sounds a bit ridiculous when you figure I just bound my legs and held my breath, but it worked for me. I dove in an 11-foot well at the end of the pool and it was magical, dear gods. I swam so fast. It was incredible. I can only imagine what a proper monofin would do!

Speaking of which, my Foil comes in tomorrow! *dances*


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

My scheduled roommate for the fall found my mermaiding Instagram....


And she thinks it's really cool!

[Mermaid Miradis]

Good news: I finally had my first gig!

Better news: I finally can order my silicone mermaid tail from GotMermaid!

[Merman Storm]

For the last five weeks I have been going for swims at Harbor Cove Beach at Ventura harbor. Its a small beach just behind the breakwater, so the waves are quite small, making for easy entry. Its also not too long a drive for me, about 40 minutes each way. Ive learned quite a bit from these swims, and have been enjoying them.

The FinFun tail is in many ways the most fun. Its light and works well, especially with my modified monofin.

Ive taken the Toothless tail out there twice. It has more drag and is slower than my other tails. But its The Toothless Tail, which makes it wonderful. I had to again make my own monofin for it as my big fat feet would not fit in the supplied Mahina fin. Today, my DIY fin broke. And it was polycarbonate! The stuff is not invincible. Oh, well, I have plans for what to do for the next one to make it stronger and tougher.
Also, today as I was carrying the fin back to the car, someone asked me what it was. Me: "It's a merman tail." Him: "Oh? I recognized the design, I work for Dreamworks." I let him take a good look before heading home.

The tail with the Lunocet monofin is by far the fastest. It had some issues in the first swim, but I fixed them and it worked great in the second. That monofin is just about ready for a better skin than my DIY spandex one.

Also: At a pool I put on the tail at the water's egde, my feet in the water, on the first step. I started doing the same thing at the beach, getting into the very shallow water before donning the tail. Bad idea, sand gets into everything, including inside the skin. It then tends to collect at the tips of the tail, turning them into little sand bags. Now I don the tail just above the waterline and work my way to the sea. More effort, but well worth it.

[Mermaid Marius]

Festival opens this weekend. I'm very nervous but also very excited. There have been so many obstacles thrown my way this summer but this weekend I get to debut my new tail and I couldn't be happier!

Marius Levee's Shell Phone

[Mermaid Clara]

My mom is HOME!!!! if you don't know what happened here is the the short story, she got a hernia that went through her diaphragm and collapsed one of her lungs. They had to do emergency surgery and she was in the hospital for 10 days(not including today)

[MermaidBrandie]

I came home from a furry convention to find a big box of mermaid swag had been anon sent to me. Its the limited edition mega box from Random Fandom and I am utterly perplexed. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160815/1633ef85fcd11704f10f72fbd6dac11e.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160815/efaad2dc495528ec00f5ff3195e3579d.jpg

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[Mermaid Clara]

*Squee* my package came! I bought my first set of stamps from Lawn Fawn! Anyone guess why? Lol I'm so happy I can't wait to start making cards!
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[Cordelia]

Those are super cute, Kelly! I like the little narwhal. :D

[Merman Storm]

I saw this article:

"A New Zealand pizza chain aims to become the world's first company to offer a commercial drone delivery service, a milestone in the once-unthinkable quest to save time and money with an air-borne supply chain dispensing with people."

The article went on to discuss drones and various plans for using them for delivery. One comment on the article read as follows:

"The seagulls are going to love this. They already attack drones. Now they can get rewarded with a delicious pizza when they do."

[The Water Phoenix]

I have my first gliding camp on the 17th of September where I can learn to fly gliders for the first time! :yay:

[Mermaid Clara]

Got some progress made on the scales I'm making, then I got extremely distracted. I also put the final coat of glossy acrylic sealer on my Ariel shells for my costume this Halloween!


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[Mermaid Clara]

I got an interview set up for my local Torrid store on September 7th! They(Torrid) is expanding the store in my mall so they are going to hire more girls, hopefully I can get the job, I love Torrid and fashion and want to go back to college for fashion design. I need all the luck and good vibes I can get so send them my way please!


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[Mermaid Aria]

I got an interview set up for my local Torrid store on September 7th! They(Torrid) is expanding the store in my mall so they are going to hire more girls, hopefully I can get the job, I love Torrid and fashion and want to go back to college for fashion design. I need all the luck and good vibes I can get so send them my way please!


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You go girl! Good luck! I'm sure you'll rock it!

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[Mermaid_Izzy]

*Squee* my package came! I bought my first set of stamps from Lawn Fawn! Anyone guess why? Lol I'm so happy I can't wait to start making cards!
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160817/78e381d05e4b7c1b59e9d60cfa58f758.jpg


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OMG I love lawn fawn! My mom and I make cards and paper crafts all the time. She tried to get me to order this set, but I couldn't bring myself to do it without the dyes and I wasn't really sure what I would use them for....I hope you enjoy them!


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[Mermaid Whisper]

Clara, that sounds mermazing! I wanted to be a fashion designer when I was younger. Now, I like makeup :) good luck!

My monofin, paint, and thread have come in so far, and I just ordered scuba knit for Mission h2o! So excited to get to work!

[Little_Orca]

GIrl... you don't want to see my LawnFawn collection.... lol


I am just about finished with my newest tail, which brings the total to 9 that I have made! Phew! I also discovered I am not a fan of the sewing part, but I am of the painting. Maybe I need to open a Paint-Your-Tail service. XD

[Mermaid Whisper]

GIrl... you don't want to see my LawnFawn collection.... lol


I am just about finished with my newest tail, which brings the total to 9 that I have made! Phew! I also discovered I am not a fan of the sewing part, but I am of the painting. Maybe I need to open a Paint-Your-Tail service. XD

Please do. I have been in love with your tails for years​. Ever since that black tail.

[Mermaid Clara]

I called my gym and asked if they allowed monofins and they said they were allowed! Since my pool is too cold to swim in and they have a year round heated pool!


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[suzanne86]

Enjoy your swims, Clara! :-)

[KateyMermaid]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160906/e8eebe24ed3348e7502e22090945c98b.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160906/04bcd2898e6c0861ec572503d2a7c1f4.jpg
Went to the opening day of the local Renaissance festival. Wore my old court gown (haven't taken it out of the box since 2010). Was fun to add some new accessories to it and take it for a spin! It was fun being "Lady Radcliffe" again.

[Vrindavana Starfish]

Wow, you look amazing! What a beautiful costume!

[Mermaid Alea]

My friend bought some Isis Wings for part of her final project and she brought them in to class and let me wear them and play with them! She got them for a good price too so I am tempted to get my own and try using them with mermaid photos like what Hannah Fraser has done.

[Mermaid Mia]

I may have gotten commissions today because I wore my "mermaids are real" t-shirt into a restaurant! The hostess and I gushed for a while about mermaids and I showed her some of the tails I made. She took my business email and was really excited and said she also had some friends who would be interested. Not crossing my fingers but was still an exciting moment! :D


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[Mermaid Clara]

I got an interview set up for my local Torrid store on September 7th! They(Torrid) is expanding the store in my mall so they are going to hire more girls, hopefully I can get the job, I love Torrid and fashion and want to go back to college for fashion design. I need all the luck and good vibes I can get so send them my way please!


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Interview went well! Now it's just waiting to see if I get called.



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[MermaidSasha]

I may have gotten commissions today because I wore my "mermaids are real" t-shirt into a restaurant! The hostess and I gushed for a while about mermaids and I showed her some of the tails I made. She took my business email and was really excited and said she also had some friends who would be interested. Not crossing my fingers but was still an exciting moment! :D


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That's awesome! Fins crossed that you do in fact get the commissions!!

[Mermaid Mia]

That's awesome! Fins crossed that you do in fact get the commissions!!

Thank you [emoji4]


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[Mermaid Clara]

The beginnings of making my costume for the Renaissance Faire this year. I'm tea dying my white fabric I'm using for my chemise!
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[Gaurdian]

I don't know if they have Renaissance Faires in other states besides TX--so I'm thinking that you are talking about the one in TX.
Do they sell mermaid tails there?

[Mermaid Clara]

I don't know if they have Renaissance Faires in other states besides TX--so I'm thinking that you are talking about the one in TX.
Do they sell mermaid tails there?
I wouldn't know. I don't live in Texas, I'm in Northern California and going to my local Faire.

[Gaurdian]

I wouldn't know. I don't live in Texas, I'm in Northern California and going to my local Faire.

Ah okay! That's cool :) Have fun!

[MermaidSasha]

They do have Renaissance Faires in other states lol. The Oklahoma one has theirs in May-- and they are looking for mermaids to add to their grotto!!! I want to audition so so badly!!!

[Mermaid Arabella]

Colorado has one every summer. I've only been once, but it was fun :)

[Mermaid Lilium]

I'm going to my first American ren faire Halloween weekend, I'm so stoked and currently trying to figure out what to wear for it bearing in mind it'll be pennsylvania in late October... Plus I don't want to annoy any resident Mers if I go in my land-legs mer outfit...

Flying in the day before, and don't fly home til after mermania :D

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[MermaidSasha]

Have fun!!!

[The Water Phoenix]

Some pictures from gliding camp! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160919/8a34bc1e651608483359b5d167bc8223.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160919/32282a513cfa79ae8955485351bd2784.jpg


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[SeaMansa]

I (finally) got a new job which means I can start officially saving for my tail. I'm happy :)

[Mermaid Alea]

I might get another crack at going to Weeki Wachee. The last time we drove by there they were closed so we did a photoshoot in the parking lot next to the mermaid statues. Then on our way back from our trip that took us past Weeki a huge storm was slowly rolling through with thunder, lightning, and buckets of rain so the park was closed. I got a brochure from the front desk haha. The only time I have been inside Weeki Wachee was when I was a wee little girl and I got to sit on a mermaid's lap for a photo. It was an amazing experience. I really hope I can get in this time. :biting nails:

[Mer-Crazy]

Today I got to hang out with some amazing mermaids and even got to see an ex H2O tail in person. Oh my god that fluke I am in love.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160921/3072c744c2f25496f1176b29d553afc2.jpg

[Hydra1337]

It looks beautiful, Mer-Crazy. Out of curiosity who made it?

On another note I FINALLY ordered my first monofin today! I ended up picking the Finis Wave since I have tiny feet. Since I'm still early in the surrogacy I can't use it right when I get it but I shouldn't have to wait longer than a week or two after it gets here next week to be cleared for swimming.

Originally I wanted to get a fabric tail and monofin but my husband and I compromised on getting just the monofin since I plan on making my own tail or buying one down the road.

[Mermaid Alea]

Today I got to hang out with some amazing mermaids and even got to see an ex H2O tail in person. Oh my god that fluke I am in love.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160921/3072c744c2f25496f1176b29d553afc2.jpg

Oh my gosh!!!:drool: You are so lucky!

[Mer-Crazy]

It looks beautiful, Mer-Crazy. Out of curiosity who made it?

On another note I FINALLY ordered my first monofin today! I ended up picking the Finis Wave since I have tiny feet. Since I'm still early in the surrogacy I can't use it right when I get it but I shouldn't have to wait longer than a week or two after it gets here next week to be cleared for swimming.

Originally I wanted to get a fabric tail and monofin but my husband and I compromised on getting just the monofin since I plan on making my own tail or buying one down the road.
I think it's JFX studios or something like that. I don't remember though. They're not commercially avaliable though it's just because I was hanging out with the mermaids performing at the Aussie seaworld. It was soooo heavy!

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[Ilyena]

Not entirely mermaid related but I started a kind of deal with a dice company (which make semiprecious gemstone and various metal dice). I send them my dragon and mimic dice holders , eventually other designs, and they sell them for me!!. Of course they take their small commission, but they go to the events with the specific clientele that would purchase them. All my items sold out within the first 3 hours of the weekend convention!!! Gosh that made me happy.

[Hydra1337]

I can see why they sold out. Your mimic boxes are cool.

[Ilyena]

Thank you Hydra!! I wasn't that confident in them, though my partner was. But the income is nice considering working 10 hours a week I can barely cover anything.

[Hydra1337]

An artist's greatest critic is themselves. If I had the money for it I'd buy one to keep spare change and trinkets in.

On another note I found out my monofin will be here tomorrow not next week. I can't wait to finally have it.

[Ilyena]

I have been told that many times. We see the flaws and imperfections because we spend so much time working and looking at it, where as others see the final awesome product.

YAY~

[LouLouBelle]

Just found out I've been approved for a new insulin pump - which means I'm getting a waterproof one!! I'm a veeeeeery happy mermaid right now! [emoji1]


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[Hydra1337]

That's awesome! Good for you!

[Hydra1337]

Guys look what just showed up in the mail!! The straps barely needed adjustment too!

My husband also got his Mares Raptor dive fins. We can't wait to test them out at Peanut Island.

[MermaidBrandie]

By new mahina came in!! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160923/6dc311d500118ef03cb62ef9f45b2d9d.jpgmy first one was a kid size but now they have the adult sizes! So happy! Amazon had the medium for 80$ with prime shipping!

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[Hydra1337]

It's really pretty. How big is it?

[MermaidBrandie]

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Little over two feet square.

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[Hydra1337]

Wow!

[MermaidBrandie]

It's a bigass fin. I love it

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[Mermaid Alea]

I found a gift card for Amazon hidden in some of my stuff just recently and I have been tempted to use it to get that blue Mahina. Have you swam in it yet CoyoteWalker?

[Azurin Luna]

I'm pregnant! 8 weeks now, so still pretty early, but so far I have been lucky and the sickness part hasn't been to hard for me, only a little nauseated at times.
I already made arrangements for the first echo and can't wait to see it :D

[Mermaid Mia]

Went swimming with a freind today :3 it was her first time in the water with a tail and it was a lot of fun to have another mermaid around


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[MermaidBrandie]

I found a gift card for Amazon hidden in some of my stuff just recently and I have been tempted to use it to get that blue Mahina. Have you swam in it yet CoyoteWalker?
I have! It's awesome. I love the mahina though, I've had on before but it was kid size and too tight.

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[MermaidBrandie]

I'm pregnant! 8 weeks now, so still pretty early, but so far I have been lucky and the sickness part hasn't been to hard for me, only a little nauseated at times.
I already made arrangements for the first echo and can't wait to see it :D
You can always eat bread too, that helps with nausea. When you do get it or if it gets worse.

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[Mermaid Alea]

I have! It's awesome. I love the mahina though, I've had on before but it was kid size and too tight.

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Thanks that was really helpful! :)

[Vrindavana Starfish]

I went swimming today for the first time all summer. It's just too hot and crowded at the pool during the summer, and the lanes are only available during the Sunburn Hours of Death, so autumn to spring is my swim season. It felt so good to be in the water again! I got some neoprene socks for my Finis foil, and it really helped, but I still swam until I got a blister! Gotta toughen up my feet! I love that when I got back, my husband asks me if my scales feel refreshed :)

Also, the aquatic center also has a fitness center, and I found out there's a ballet class with a $6 drop-in at a time when I could actually take it! It's a beginner class, and I'm far from a beginner, but I love taking the beginner classes to really perfect technique. I found a ballet class! Yay!

[Mermaid Mia]

I got to be a mermaid at a local pirate event and this fun photo edit of me was put up on the Facebook page!
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161012/7202646b6ef1c9d4db5bf9e63364c6f0.jpg
By Samuel Vega (https://m.facebook.com/samuel.vega.965)


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[Mer-Crazy]

I just won a $600 gift card for an underwater photo shoot! Holy crap just made my day!

[Mermaid Mia]

I just won a $600 gift card for an underwater photo shoot! Holy crap just made my day!

Thats awesome!


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[Mermaid Alea]

I just won a $600 gift card for an underwater photo shoot! Holy crap just made my day!

Woah was it a contest you entered?

[Mer-Crazy]

Woah was it a contest you entered?
Yeah a photography company. I didn't even win first place but $600 isn't bad.

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[SeaMansa]

So mind you all that my family still doesn't know about my enthusiam for all things merpeople. Well mylittle sister has apparently expressed to our mother that for Christmas this year she wants her own real life mermaid tail. My mother is completely down for this and is planning to buy one from Ebay. I am super jealous and proud (guess this mer-love runs in the family) and i am holding in my compulsion to hand over a list of tail makers to my mother to give her some options lol Ofcourse, being male, ive pretty nuch always kept my love of merpeople in from my rather dull family and have been plotting to save money and buy my own tail without anyone knowing. So it just makes me happy tgat my sister will be able to live the dream ive wantwd to since i was her age.
Im debating if i myself should buy it for her. Shes 8. And im still trying to decide if i should go with the much cheaper and safer fabric tail....or go all out and get a cheap silicone one. What say you guys?

[Vrindavana Starfish]

So mind you all that my family still doesn't know about my enthusiam for all things merpeople. Well mylittle sister has apparently expressed to our mother that for Christmas this year she wants her own real life mermaid tail. My mother is completely down for this and is planning to buy one from Ebay. I am super jealous and proud (guess this mer-love runs in the family) and i am holding in my compulsion to hand over a list of tail makers to my mother to give her some options lol Ofcourse, being male, ive pretty nuch always kept my love of merpeople in from my rather dull family and have been plotting to save money and buy my own tail without anyone knowing. So it just makes me happy tgat my sister will be able to live the dream ive wantwd to since i was her age.
Im debating if i myself should buy it for her. Shes 8. And im still trying to decide if i should go with the much cheaper and safer fabric tail....or go all out and get a cheap silicone one. What say you guys?

Silicone tails are not for beginners, and they're so expensive that it doesn't make sense to get one for an 8-year-old who will quickly grow out of it. Go for fabric. There are beautiful fabric tails and she'll have more fun being a mermaid without having to deal with the upkeep and hassle of a silicone tail. Also, I think it would be super sweet if you got your lil sis a tail!

If you're talking about one for yourself, I say go for a fabric one asap and keep saving for a silicone one. I know I want a silicone tail, but I also know that I will still get or make a fabric tail for travel and ease.

[WaterDragon]

It rained all night and most of the day :) I love walking in the rain =D

[Mermaid Alea]

SeaMansa that is so cool that your sister wants a mermaid tail! Are you going to tell her you are a merman?

I am so excited we went to Jo-Ann fabrics today (just to see if they had a certain type of fabric paint) and they had some beautiful spandex that was 40% off and I got some for a new fabric tail! I wasn't even planning on getting more tail fabric hehe. The new fabric is pretty crazy colorful (it is rainbow tye dye with holographic oil slick looking dots everywhere). Honestly I love bright, colorful things and I do have a lot of bright clothes that I wear but I am not sure yet if this fabric will translate well into a tail because it is so color crazy. We shell sea! ;)

[Hydra1337]

My husband and I took our daughter to the beach for the first time. She had a blast splashing around in the ocean and shell collecting with me. When we were there we each took a turn watching her so I could test my monofin and my husband could test his flippers. I learned two things when it was my turn. I am positively buoyant and I am not very graceful in two feet of water. The beach we were at was mainly meant for snorkeling so I didn't expect a perfect test run but I felt like I learned a lot. My husband loves his flippers. He went on in the car about how he still couldn't believe how fast he went.

[SeaMansa]

Silicone tails are not for beginners, and they're so expensive that it doesn't make sense to get one for an 8-year-old who will quickly grow out of it. Go for fabric. There are beautiful fabric tails and she'll have more fun being a mermaid without having to deal with the upkeep and hassle of a silicone tail. Also, I think it would be super sweet if you got your lil sis a tail!

If you're talking about one for yourself, I say go for a fabric one asap and keep saving for a silicone one. I know I want a silicone tail, but I also know that I will still get or make a fabric tail for travel and ease.
Good point on both ends. I've been looking into nice fabric tails and trying to see which will be the best for her in terms of color and shades. I know that it really wont matter but it warms my heart so I just wasn't to get her a dream tail of her own.
And I should very well get my own fabric tail to get used to it before getting a silicone one.

[Ilyena]

You can always say you would like one too, just so you can learn and then teach her how to use it safely, and that she has someone to go swim (if they're not inclined to you being a merman). Start with fabric, then move up ^_^

[Mermaid Summerlilly]

You can always say you would like one too, just so you can learn and then teach her how to use it safely, and that she has someone to go swim (if they're not inclined to you being a merman). Start with fabric, then move up ^_^

I completely second this opinion. :D

[Azurin Luna]

I had my first echo today and it was wonderful! I saw it's little heart beat and its arms and legs move. :yay:
She said that I'm 11 weeks pregnant and that my due date is 7 May :D

[Mermaid Alea]

I was in class and my friend turned around and told me that she was talking with one of her friends about me and when she mentioned that I am a mermaid, her friend said she was one too and she started asking questions about me. Now my friend is telling me I should have mermaid cards to hand out so that people can help me network with other mers. I am super stoked to know of another mermaid. :)

Maybe I should actually make mermaid business cards... ?

[Mermaid Summerlilly]

hahahaha That's awesome!

[Mermaidluv]

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Mermaid tails and rainbows the perfect combination!!! Anxiously waiting for the2tails.com (http://www.the2tails.com) to release it! :D

[Mermaid Alea]

Wow that is a very unique looking tail!

[Mermaid Clara]

I woke up from a nap to find a buddy at the end of the bed.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161020/d7a0ceada255c13745cf87d6b0986757.jpg


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[LouLouBelle]

I've been approved for a new insulin pump, and I'm getting a waterproof one! That means I don't need to disconnect anymore when I swim, which will make managing blood sugars a lot easier, as well as just being a lot more convent.

And... it's now en route, and I should get it next week!

Happy mermaid here! [emoji1]


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[The Magic Crafter]

Congrats, LouLouBelle! That's wonderful news! :)

[Little_Orca]

I was asked to be on a panel at a con about being a mermaid... Im not sure if I am confident enough to say yes, but I am still thinking about it.

[PearlieMae]

I was asked to be on a panel at a con about being a mermaid... Im not sure if I am confident enough to say yes, but I am still thinking about it.

DO IT! :yay:

[Takahao]

I'm excited! I've been trying to get in shape, and can almost do a one handed pull-up now. I'm just so happy, to see how far I've gotten and the progress I've made. And @SeaMansas, that's awesome! You have an excuse to get a tail and no Orin now, to help teach your cousin how to swim in one safely.

You can also use that as an excuse to why you've gotten into the hobby. Unfortunately I won't have a pool or tail available for probably a year and a half, when I go to college. But for now getting in shape is awesome! That just means I'll be able to swim better.

[Vrindavana Starfish]

One-arm pull-ups are badass. Congrats!

[Mermaid Clara]

I finally got my $56 refunded back to my PayPal account! Going to order some tail making supplies for my silicone tail! I need to finish making clay scales and make the rest of my scale molds then I'm going to clean my work table in the garage so I can start sculpting the fluke for my silicone tail.


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[Little_Orca]

I got to meet Matt Kowalewski from Two Best Friends Play / Super Best Friends Play at the game expo I was at today. Bonus: Here is a pic of us (I'm cosplaying GLaDOS from Portal 2)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BL7afORBUk8 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BL7afORBUk8)

[LouLouBelle]

Eep! I've got my mermaid-friendly pump!!

It might not look like much, but this little bit of kit will make mermaiding with diabetes a lot easier.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161024/e5f375d933ea5b7607ef1b048579c11c.jpg




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[MermaidLiara]

I made a wonderful leek soup last night.

I have Thursday and Friday off and Friday my friends and I are going for drinks.

I started saving for a silicone tail.

[Azurin Luna]

Sounds yummy, never had leek soup before. Good luck on saving ^^

@LouLouBelle (http://mernetwork.com/index/member.php?6390-LouLouBelle) Nice! Now you can mermaid without worries ^^

[MermaidLiara]

Sounds yummy, never had leek soup before. Good luck on saving ^^

It's delicious! It's similar to pea soup (the way I make it at least) and the perfect comfort food!

And thanks!

[Hydra1337]

I just came back from the beach. I got to fully test out my monofin this time. I struggled in the ocean at first but then I realized the straps weren't tight enough which made my monofin slightly lopsided. Once I tightened the straps I actually picked up some good speed despite the choppy waves. For a few seconds while I was out there I actually felt like a mermaid.

[Takahao]

That's awesome @Hydra1337!

I'm excited because I've gotten my mile time for running down to 8:49, and I really pushed myself.

[Hydra1337]

Thanks. Good for you on your time. :)

[Amphitrite]

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism today but I hear the meds and whatnot are good AND it might help with controlling body temperature. Plus I get to see my family all weekend, which started today!

[Mermaid AshleyML]

So I haven't been on in forever but I have a few different happys to share
One I've started pricing my stuff to buy to make my own silicone tail and I won't cost as much as originally expected
Two I'm back in school and working on getting my nursing degree
Three last but not least I am 6 months pregnant with a healthy baby girl ❤️❤️️ and my son is so excited to meet her❤️️❤️❤️️❤️


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[Azurin Luna]

That's great news AshleyML ^^

[Mermaid AshleyML]

Thank you Azurin Luna


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[MermaidCelesteFL]

Guess who has two thumbs and has officially signed up for her NAUI Open Water Scuba Cert? :yay::yay:

This mermaid, right here.