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Pallet on wheels? Weeeeeeeee !!!!

maybe one of those spike strips they use to prevent pigeons from roosting on buildings. no... seriously... you probably only need something right at the edge like a potted plant or sculpture hard-mounted into the wood because they probably won't be able to get to the ledge from the 3rd or 4th stair down. you could always add a wrought-iron railing to make like a little balcony and fill it with plants, art, etc.

I would get a decent looking mirror in a plastic (water resistant) frame and just sit it on the counter behind the sink, angled so that you can see yourself when getting ready.

I got beautiful quartz countertops during my kitchen remodel. I found that there is significant negotiating room in the price. Although the price here is listed at $60-$100/sq ft, I was able to get it at $35/sq.ft. I have the Cesarstone Quartz Reflections with a shiny finish.

Seems like this could be replicated by using a 2 way mirror for the floor (mirror side down) and a mirror at the bottom of the cavern (which would really only need to be 1-2 feet deep). The image would reflect ad infinitum giving the illusion of an infinite abyss.

In many ways the eReaders (nook, kindle, etc) are the better option.
They beat the iPad with regard to glare, weight, pocketability, battery life, and very importantly... COST. There's also the peace of mind to know you're reading... and don't need to check your email, look at facebook, take a photo, play with some angry birds, facetime, etc. Twitter notifications won't bother you on your dedicated e-reader either.
They beat the paper books in some ways too: carry many books in your pocket, borrow e-books from your library (if you turn off the wireless signal, you can keep them past the "due" date). I understand why people have both devices. I use a B&N Nook Color with CyanogenMod 7 on an SD card. That way i can load up my dedicated e-reader or plug the chip in and have a full-featured Android Tablet. My wife prefers the black & white Kindle Touch. To each their own... and can't we all just get along?