Mashi - I love those water toys, I was so tempted to buy one last year and eventually decided not to. The weather doesn't really allow us to go out onto the terrace all that much and for me the cost of the toy is pretty high for something that wouldn't be used very often - if we have a fabulous summer the problem becomes too much sun and no shade, but most of the time it's cold or windy - I don't mind spending money, but I suppose I can see other ways to spend which would get more use yk?
The problem with the slippery wooden deck when it's wet too. if he could keep all the water inside something we'd have no problem, when he's a bit older that won't be the same problem it is now. Now as soon as water is spilled the deck is super slippery and we fall over
There is no wall to attach a blackboard. But I wonder if I could somehow attach it to the rails. The layout is all railings (vertical ones) apart from the door to get back inside. That would be a great to have a blackboard.
I fear it is too windy for sand. We are quite close to the coast so we get the sea 'breeze' (gale) on and off even in good weather, esp with it being high up. But I have been thinking of a gravel/stone alternative and I think that might work, with some tip trucks and diggers.
Any more ideas very welcome. Maybe things I can attach to the rails in some way to prevent them being dropped?