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Just Dance

Male Actions. Clothed version and Nude Versions are exactly the same.
The price does include both the clothed and nude versions.

1. Criss Cross – Energetic crossing of legs to a fast beat
2. Disco Fever – Hip swings and pointing air finger
3. Shoot Dance – 1 leg hop fun with jiggy hands and head throw
4. The Running Man – Just what it says on the tin
5. Take a break. M needs a breather after the energetic dancing. F keeps dancing LOL
6. Club Dance – For the cool people LOL
7. Get Schwifty – Picking up the puppies
8. Band of the Spartans – Tippy Toe tick tock dancing
9. Street Dancer – Cool – im a super hero – poser
10. Big Boy hand hop. Cool break dancing!

This is a fun energetic pose which has to be used as a couple. It is a pity, the actions cannot be used as a stand alone. They would be brilliant.
This is fun in private but will be great for public room dancing and perfect for room parties.
5 Stars for originality and the fun factor.

[Vaughan]

Sherry trifle

Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour

Cooking time no cooking required

Serves 6-8

Traditional trifle recipe couldn’t be easier, use ready-made custard and sponge to save time but don’t skimp on the sherry! The cream syllabub is super simple too. Perfection!
If you prefer Non-Alcoholic, just leave out the Brandy and Sherry.

Ingredients

1 packet trifle sponge fingers, broken into 5cm/2in pieces
150g/5oz amaretti biscuits or ratafias
150ml/5fl oz sweet sherry
1 tbsp cognac
4 tbsp blackberry or raspberry jam
450g/1 lb fresh blackberries
450g/1 lb fresh raspberries
85g/3oz toasted flaked almonds
600ml/1 pint ready-made custard

For the syllabub topping
125ml/4fl oz sherry
2 tbsp brandy
1 lemon, juice only
55g/2oz caster sugar
425ml/15fl oz double cream
freshly grated nutmeg

To garnish
2 oranges, grated zest only
85g/3oz flaked almonds

Method
Lay the sponge pieces and biscuits in the base of a deep glass dish. Spoon over the sherry and cognac and leave to soak in for a few minutes.

Warm the jam in a bowl in the microwave or in a saucepan until it is runny then pour over the soaked sponge and biscuits. Sprinkle the fruit and flaked almonds on top. Pour over the custard.

To make the syllabub topping, place the sherry, brandy and lemon juice into a bowl and stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Pour in the cream with a pinch of nutmeg. Whisk until it holds its shape. Don’t over-whisk, or whisk too vigorously, as the cream may split. Spoon the syllabub over the trifle and refigerate, preferably overnight.

Just before serving, scatter with the grated orange rind and/or flaked toasted almonds.

Here’s the link which includes some “How to” videos
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/sherrytrifle_76387

[Vaughan]

6. Add Spinach To Your Smoothies
Benefits: High in fiber and zinc

Here we have two lifestyle hacks in one. Add a healthy smoothie to your daily diet.
Smoothies are quick to make and can be made with all manner of fruits and vegetables.
One of the best ingredients you can include is spinach.
It doesn’t make smoothies look all that appealing, but Popeye wouldn’t have eaten all that spinach if it wasn’t good for him. Throw a small bunch of spinach into the blender along with the fruit you’ve added for your liquid breakfast. By doing so, you’ll inject it with fiber, zinc, calcium, vitamins A and C, and B vitamins.

7. Take The Stairs
Benefits: Cardiovascular and mobility

The thought of walking up even one flight of stairs is enough to make some people look for apartments with multiple elevators in case one of them happens to break. However, that dreaded walk up the stairwell might be the first step toward a drastic lifestyle change.
Instead of fearing stairs, embrace them. Instead of complaining about not having the time to go to the gym, forget the elevator and take the stairs. And not just at home. Wherever you are, look for the emergency stairs (every building has them) and use them to fit in a quick 5-minute workout instead of standing idly by waiting for an elevator to arrive at your destination.

8. Include Protein At Each Meal
Benefits: Helps stabilize blood sugar

Those attempting to live healthy lifestyles must remember that physical fitness alone won’t prevent someone from injury or sickness later in life.
Eating right is equally as important. You can exercise all you want, but if your desire for a healthy lifestyle isn’t reflected in your eating habits, it might catch up on you one day.
Carbs are fantastic, but protein is what you need to help stabilize your blood pressure. Do your part to help prevent future you from developing late-onset diabetes and eat more chicken, fish, and lean meat like deer or, for the folks down under, kangaroo. Eggs, dairy, and nuts are excellent sources of protein for vegetarians.

9. Eat Or Drink Something Fermented
Benefits: Easily digestible

Hearing the word “fermented” is enough to make some people’s stomach churn. But not all fermented food is as gag reflex-inducing as a century-old fermented duck egg. In fact, some fermented foods are downright delectable, like pickles for instance.

Fermented foods are an excellent source of lactic acid bacteria that help restore order to our digestive systems.
Pickle lovers out there, be warned. Not all pickles meet the criteria.
Only Lacto-fermented cucumbers should be eaten for health purposes. The others should just be enjoyed as the pickles they are.

For a great recipe for EASY FERMENTED CUCUMBERS (HOMEMADE PICKLES) check out Page 4 on this topic

Easy Recipes to tickle your Tastebuds

10. Sleep Seven Hours
Benefits: Improves mood, reduces stress

The effects of not getting enough sleep aren’t always felt right away, but they do eventually catch up with everybody. Sure, sleeping just four or five hours every night will give you a few more hours of ‘awake time’ to try to be productive, but the reality is that people are grumpier and generally get less done without sleep.

Believe it or not, an extra hour or two of sleep will help you accomplish more during the day. The National Sleep Foundation claims seven to nine hours of nightly slumber is the ideal amount of sleep your body needs to function at its highest potential.

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Lemon Swiss roll and amaretti trifle aka Platinum Jubilee Trifle Pudding

Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with this impressive trifle, winner of the Platinum Pudding competition.
Jemma Melvin’s Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle was awarded the title of Platinum Pudding for The Queen’s Jubilee celebrations in a unanimous decision by judges.

For this recipe you will need 2 Swiss roll tins, measuring approximately 24cmx34cm/9½inx13½in and a trifle dish with capacity of approximately 3.5 litres/6 pints. However, you could always halve the recipe to serve 10. For shortcuts to this recipe, see our handy tips below.

Preparation time over 2 hours

Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour

Serves 20

Ingredients

For the Swiss rolls
4 large free-range eggs
100g/3½oz caster sugar, plus extra for dusting
100g/3½oz self-raising flour, sieved
butter, for greasing

For the lemon curd
4 large free-range egg yolks
135g/4¾oz granulated sugar
85g/3oz salted butter, softened
1 lemon, zest only
80ml/2½fl oz fresh lemon juice

For the St Clement’s jelly
6 gelatine leaves
4 unwaxed lemons
3 oranges
150g/5½oz golden caster sugar

For the custard
425ml/15fl oz double cream
3 large free-range egg yolks
25g/1oz golden caster sugar
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp lemon extract

For the amaretti biscuits
2 free-range egg whites
170g/6oz caster sugar
170g/6oz ground almonds
1 tbsp amaretto
butter or oil, for greasing

For the chunky mandarin coulis
4x tins mandarins, around 300g each
45g/1¾oz caster sugar
16g/½oz arrowroot (2 sachets)
½ lemon, juice only

For the jewelled chocolate bark
50g/1¾oz mixed peel
1 tbsp caster sugar (optional)
200g/7oz white chocolate, broken into pieces

To assemble
600ml/20fl oz double cream

Method
To make the Swiss rolls, preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease and line the 2 Swiss roll tins with baking paper. In a large bowl, beat the egg and sugar together with an electric hand whisk for approximately 5 minutes or until light and pale. Using a metal spoon, gently fold in the flour. Divide between the two tins and bake for 10–12 minutes or until the sponges are lightly golden and cooked through.

Sprinkle some extra caster sugar on two sheets of baking paper then turn the sponges out onto the sugared paper. Peel off the paper from the underside and, while still warm, roll them both up from the short end into a tight spiral using the paper to help. Leave to cool.

To make the lemon curd, place the egg yolks, granulated sugar, butter, lemon zest and lemon juice in a glass bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (don’t let the bowl touch the water). Whisk until combined and whisk continuously as the curd cooks until thickened. This should take about 15 minutes. Pour into a clean bowl and set aside to cool.

To make the St Clement’s jelly, soak the gelatine leaves in cold water for 5 minutes to soften. Using a vegetable peeler, peel 6 strips from a lemon and 6 strips from an orange and put these into a saucepan with the sugar and 400ml/14fl oz water. Bring to a simmer over a medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and discard the peel. Squeeze the water out of the gelatine and stir into the pan until dissolved then leave to cool. Squeeze the lemons and oranges, so you have 150ml/5fl oz of both lemon and orange juice. Stir into the pan then strain the jelly through a fine sieve into a jug and chill until cool but not set.

To make the custard, place the cream in a saucepan over a gentle heat and bring it up to simmer, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornflour and lemon extract, then gradually pour the hot cream into the bowl whilst whisking continuously. Immediately return the whole lot back to the saucepan and continue whisking over a gentle heat until the custard is thick and smooth. Pour the custard into a jug or bowl, cover the surface with greaseproof paper and leave to cool.

To make the amaretti biscuits, preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until firm. Mix the sugar and almonds gently into it. Add the amaretto and fold in gently until you have a smooth paste.

Place some baking paper on a baking tray and lightly brush with butter or oil. Using a teaspoon, place small heaps of the mixture approximately 2cm/¾in apart, as they will expand during cooking. Bake for approximately 15–20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

To make the chunky mandarin coulis, strain two tins of mandarins. Discard the juice and put the fruit into a saucepan with the sugar and heat gently until broken down. Remove from the heat. In a small bowl, slake the arrowroot with 2 tablespoons cold water then add to the warm mandarins. Add the lemon juice and mix well before pouring into a large bowl. Strain the remaining two tins of mandarins and add the fruit to the bowl then leave to cool completely.

To make the jewelled chocolate bark, if the peel feels wet or sticky, roll in the caster sugar to absorb any moisture. Melt the white chocolate in a bowl sitting over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Pour the white chocolate onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and scatter over the mixed peel. Leave to set then break into shards.

To assemble, unroll the cooled Swiss rolls and spread with the lemon curd. Roll back up again and slice one into 2.5cm/1in slices and place upright around the bottom edge of the trifle dish so the swirl is visible. Slice the other Swiss roll into thicker pieces and use these to fill the bottom of the dish, ensuring the top is roughly the same level as the slices that line the edge. Use off-cuts of sponge to fill any gaps.

Pour the St Clement’s jelly over the Swiss roll layer and set aside in the fridge to completely set. This will take approximately 3 hours. Once set, pour over the custard then arrange a single layer of amaretti biscuits, keeping a few back for the top. Pour over the mandarin coulis. In a large bowl, whip the double cream until soft peaks form then spoon this over the coulis. Crumble over the reserved amaretti biscuits and decorate with the chocolate bark shards.

Recipe Tips
As a shortcut for this recipe, you can use ready-made versions for most of the components and just make the Swiss rolls and mandarin coulis from scratch. For the lemon curd, use 300g/10½oz ready-made lemon curd. Instead of the St Clement’s jelly, use 1 packet of lemon-flavoured jelly and follow the packet instructions to make 568ml/1 pint. For the custard, use 500ml/18fl oz ready-made custard. For the biscuits, use 100g/3½oz ready-made amaretti biscuits.

Instead of making the jewelled chocolate bark, you can finish this trifle by scattering over the reserved amaretti biscuits, mixed peel and 50g/1¾oz white chocolate chunks.

Here’s the link which includes some “How to” videos
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/lemon_swiss_roll_and_42467

[Vaughan]

To all our forum members…

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and amazing sex over the festive season and all of next year.

Happy Achatting Achatters.

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Striker – Kylian Mbappe of France ( LadyHot ) Wins World Cup Golden Boot Ahead Of Lionel Messi After Scoring Hat-Trick In Qatar 2022 Final

Goalkeeper – Emiliano Martinez of Argentina (Devil4you) has been awarded the Golden Glove after helping Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Winners:
1. 1st Prize A$3,000 – Argentina – Devil4you
2. 2nd Prise A$2,000 – France – LadyHot
3. 3rd Prize A$1,000 – Croatia – Zuzannah
4. Gold Boot Award – A$1,000 – Golden Boot – Kylian Mbappe of France – LadyHot.
5. Golden Glove Award – A$1,000 – Golden Glove – Emiliano Martinez of Argentina – Devil4you.

All the Winners accounts have now been awarded their A$ prizes.
Congratulations to the Winners and Thank you all for taking part and supporting Forum.

Special Thanks to JessiCapri who helped me run this event and to Achat for sponsoring the prizes.

[Vaughan]

Here are todays results, deciding the overall winners and ends this tournament.

Argentina – Devil4you V France – LadyHot

Congratulations to ARGENTINA – Devil4you – for becoming the WORLD CHAMPIONS. ARGENTINA – Devil4you – HAS WON THE WORLD CUP!!

Commiserations to France – LadyHot – for being Runners up. However, the game was exciting and nail biting.
They put on an amazing final with Argentina
Well done to both teams.

The WINNERS of this contest, sponsored by Achat will be announced shortly and prizes paid to the winning accounts.
Thank you all for taking part and supporting Forum

[Vaughan]

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Just sad at the crap we dont clean up

A man collects plastic from the polluted Citarum River in West Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.

[Vaughan]

Here are todays results:

Croatia – Zuzannah V Morocco – Devil4you

Congratulations to Croatia for coming 3rd in this tournament. Well Done, Zuzannah, Your prize will be awarded at the end of the tournament.

Even though they lost this game, Congratulations to Morocco – Devil4you for an excellent World Cup.
Not only are they are the first African country to make the semi finals but also the first Arabic Nation.

Well done to both teams.

The next match is tomorrow and is the Final on Sunday 18 Dec 2022
This match will decide the winner of the World Cup and who comes 2nd in the tournament. (GMT times are shown)

Argentina – Devil4you V France – LadyHot

Good Luck and well done to each of the teams for reaching this far in the World Cup.

There are still a number of football players still in the competition who could leave Qatar with the prestigious Golden Boot.
The World Cup 2022 top scorers still in with a chance of adding to their tally are as below:

1. Lionel Messi of Argentina – 5 goals, 3 assists (Argentina – Devil4you)
2. Kylian Mbappé of France – 5 goals, 2 assists (France – LadyHot)
3. Julián Álvarez of Argentina – 4 goals 0 assists (Argentina – Devil4you)
3. Olivier Giroud of France – 4 goals 0 assists (France – LadyHot)

[Vaughan]

NETTLE TEA.

Steeping dried leaves and drinking tea dates back thousands of years. It’s thought to originate in China, where it was used medicinally.
Today, people drink tea for many reasons, including its taste, stimulating or calming properties, and health benefits.
One popular herbal tea is nettle tea.

What is nettle?
Nettle, or stinging nettle, is a shrub that comes from northern Europe and Asia. Its scientific name is Urtica dioica.
The plant boasts pretty, heart-shaped leaves and yellow or pink flowers, but the stem is covered in tiny, stiff hairs that release stinging chemicals when touched.

The leaves, stem, or root from the nettle plant can be crushed and made into powders, tinctures, creams, teas, and more. While people have used it for centuries as an herbal medicine, modern research also supports many of the potential health benefits of nettle and nettle tea.

1. Urinary tract health
Nettle may help flush harmful bacteria from the urinary tract. This can benefit people who have urinary conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH causes an enlarged prostate gland in men. This can cause pain or other problems urinating.

According to one 2013 study Trusted Source, men with BPH who took nettle extract had fewer clinical symptoms than those who didn’t.

Nettle may also help support any medications you’re taking for infections or conditions related to the urinary tract. Talk to your doctor first about any possible interactions between herbal remedies and medications you take.

2. Arthritis and pain
Nettle has historically been used to treat pain and sore muscles, especially related to arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation suggests that nettle tea may also reduce the inflammation and pain association with osteoarthritis.

3. Blood sugar management
Nettle has shown some promising effects on blood glucose levels. It may help the pancreas make or release more insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar.

In a 2013 study Trusted Source, nettle leaf extract lowered blood glucose and A1C in a group of people with type 2 diabetes who were taking insulin as well as oral diabetes medications.

4. The power of polyphenols
Nettle is high in plant chemicals called polyphenols. A review of the research on polyphenols suggests that these powerful compounds may play a role in the prevention and management of chronic diseases related to inflammation, such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, and heart disease.

In particular, polyphenols from nettle extract have shown some exciting potential for treating breast cancer Trusted Source and prostate cancer Trusted Source. Plants like nettle also contain potent antioxidants, which are substances that protect the body from aging and cell damage.

How to make nettle tea

Ingredients
1 cup of nettles
4 cups of water
1 tbsp of sugar or honey (optional)

Method
STEP 1
Find some nettles and cut of the leaves with as little stem as possible (the older looking nettles are sweeter).
Fill up a cup full and wash them thoroughly in warm water and check for insects.
Put the nettles in a large saucepan with 4 cups of water and add the sugar or honey.

STEP 2
Put the pan on the hob and bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
Taste the tea and add any more sugar if needed.
Serve in mugs with a nettle for decoration.

STEP 3
(For the iced-tea) Put the tea on the side for 30 minutes then transfer to the fridge for 2 hours. Serve with ice and a nettle for decoration.

[Vaughan]

Change Your Life For The Better

Here is a few simple changes that will make you feel better and probably save you some money.

1. Eat At Home More Often
Benefits: You’ll eat healthier and spend less

Cook your own meals. Instead of vegging out on the couch eating a burger from a take-out joint, get a pound of ground beef and make burgers tonight, spaghetti and meatballs tomorrow, and sloppy joes the day after that.
The combined cost of making all 3 meals will be about as much as one takeaway order.
You’ll also know what’s in the food you’ve made.
Grabbing a quick bite to eat or picking up some fast food on the way home is the more convenient way to prepare dinner, but it’s not the healthiest nor cost-efficient.

Check out this topic for some great recipes.
EASY RECIPES TO TICKLE YOUR TASTEBUDS. (Right click on the link and choose “Open link in new tab” option from drop down menu)

Easy Recipes to tickle your Tastebuds

2. Walk To The Grocery Store
Benefits: Cardiovascular exercise

Going for a walk every day is an excellent way to improve your cardiovascular health, but few people find the time to fit one in. Squeeze that little extra bit of cardio into your day by substituting your drive to the grocery store for a walk instead.
Most people live within a mile of the nearest grocery store, and you’ll only be able to buy what you could carry home. You won’t just be exercising, you’ll be saving money while you do it.

3. Start The Day With Lemon Water
Benefits: Hydration, better digestion

Don’t be one of the suckers who spend needlessly on detox waters that cost an average of £2-£5 per bottle.
Hydrate your body while detoxing it by guzzling down a large thirst-quenching glass of homemade lemon water.

Slice a whole lemon and soak a few pieces in lukewarm water for about half an hour.
Drinking lemon-infused water has numerous benefits for one’s health. Not only does it help with digestion and hydration, but it also contains 100% less artificial sugar than a can of Coke

4. Choose Brown Bread Instead Of White
Benefits: More fiber

Making the switch from white bread to brown bread is a simple lifestyle hack one can easily integrate into everyday life. All you have to do is reach for the loaf of whole wheat bread at the grocery store instead of the usual white bread.
Not only does brown bread have more fiber and nutrition, but it also has more flavor than white bread. If you’re not thrilled about making the change, ease yourself into the switch by using brown bread for French toast, toast, then work your way towards eating it plain.

5. Take Cold Showers
Benefits: Improves circulation and alertness

Few things are more wonderful than a long, steaming hot shower on a cold day—the type of shower you never want to leave. Besides giving you warmth from top to bottom, inside and out, these ‘steamers’ don’t provide any benefit. The high temperatures are actually more detrimental than they are beneficial.

Cold showers, however, are a fantastic way to bring your alert level up in a hurry and speed up your metabolism. If you’ve just had a killer workout, a cold shower will also help you recover quickly.

[Vaughan]

EASY FERMENTED CUCUMBERS (HOMEMADE PICKLES)

Make your own zesty fermented cucumbers (homemade pickles) with just a few simple steps.
A quick and easy way to get more fermented foods into your diet.
Hearing the word “fermented” is enough to make some people’s stomach churn. But not all fermented food is as gag reflex-inducing as a century-old fermented duck egg. In fact, some fermented foods are downright delectable such as this cucumber recipe
Fermented foods are an excellent source of lactic acid bacteria that help restore order to our digestive systems.
Pickle lovers out there, be warned. Not all pickles meet the criteria.
Only Lacto-fermented cucumbers should be eaten for health purposes. The others should just be enjoyed as the pickles they are.

Lacto-fermentation is a type of fermentation that uses lactic-acid-producing bacteria to break down the sugar in foods.
The easiest way to lacto-ferment is by adding brine to a food that has natural lactic acid bacteria, for example, cucumbers

TRICKS FOR GETTING CRUNCHY PICKLES:
1. Fresh…freshly-picked cucumbers are ideal. If you grow them yourself, make them the day you pick them.
If you are buying them, try to get them from a local farmer’s market so they are as fresh as possible.
At your local grocery store, look for local, firm cucumbers.

2. Pickling cucumbers yield the crunchiest pickles.

3. Cold… soak the whole cucumbers in an ice water bath for a couple hours. Submerging cucumbers in an icy bowl of water in the fridge will help them firm up/stay firm.

4. Trim the end… Cut off the blossom end of cucumber- the opposite end of where it was attached to the vine.
The blossom-end of a cucumber is said to contain enzymes which can cause mushy pickles.

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp sea salt
1 quart of filtered water (chlorine free)
3 large cucumbers

OPTIONAL ADD INS

1/2 onion, sliced into thin rounds
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp dried dill
2–3 peeled and smashed cloves of garlic
one bay leaf
4–5 black peppercorns
2–3 small hot peppers

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make a brine with 2 tablespoons salt and one quart (0.95 Litres) of good quality water.
2. Cut cucumbers into 1/2 inch slices (if you slice them too thin, they may get soggy.)
3. Place cucumbers and any optional add ins that you desire into a 1/2 (2.25litres) gallon mason jar.
4. Pour brine over top to cover cucumbers.

5. Add a weight to keep the sliced cucumbers under the brine.
6. Place an airlock lid onto mason jar, wrap jar with kitchen towel to block out light, and place on kitchen counter for 2-5 days (depending on your taste preference)

7 Then refrigerate. **
8. ENJOY!!!

** Fermentation is affected my many factors, including temperature. These fermented cucumbers can take anywhere from 2-5 days to be perfectly sour, depending on the time of year and temperature. I would taste them after 48 hours and go from there. Everyone has a different taste preference.

NOTES
1. Use airlock lids for fermentation to ensure that the fermentation remains anaerobic (no air gets in and no mold spores or other airborne microbes get in.)
But if you do not have one, you can place any mason jar lid on it lightly (meaning don’t screw it on completely) so that air bubbles can escape as the pickles ferment.
By loosely covered, place the lid on without screwing it on. You don’t want anything to fall into it but you don’t want a tight seal as fermentation creates bubbles and could explode from pressure. Once refrigerated, the pickles have lasted up to 3 months.

2. You’ll want to add a weight on top of your cucumbers so they stay below the brine.
You can use glass fermentation weights made specifically for that purpose or get creative and use sterile pebbles or other clean/sterile items.
You can also simply fill a small ziploc bag partway full, close it, n gently set it on top of water. This pushes solids down so they won’t mold, yet it’s light enough for fermentation bubbles to escape around it.
If you use some flat stones of a good size, please boil to sterilise.

3. Organic saurkraut or shredded carrots or radishes can also be used in place of the cucumber as long as it is “raw” it still contains live bacteria.
If it has been heat treated to can or jar it, the beneficial organism are no longer living.

4. Fermented foods will have a bit of bubbly activity. Totally normal.
White dry residue is not. Just smell it. Or taste just a titch. Your mouth should tell you if it is spoiled or not.
Also, if it is slimy, throw it out.
If in doubt, throw it out and try again.

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