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Friday, August 28, 2009

Rooster Party


I truly have no idea why I joined this party but I do have an affinity for chickens, cows and bunnies. The former two being regal and the latter one being cute. But I thought I'd show you my chickens and tell you the story. But first of all to visit all participants in this party click here.

I've defied death to get these chickens. Yep. Okay, maybe not death, but several other threats on my life.

These two chickens belonged to my neighbor in another town. I loved those chickens and tried several times to talk her out of them. I loved that lady and she made those herself. No value to them except sentimental. Nope, she wouldn't give them up but she promised me I could have them when she died as she was much older than me. I ended up being her guardian until her death. But another relative of hers—a nasty, cantankerous old man—tried to prevent me from getting them. He had no use whatsoever for them but he was just vindictive. After she died I took them out of her house and hid them in my house. She told me they were mine. He noticed they were missing! Now, I ask you: how many old men would notice ceramic chickens conceived in a ceramics class would even want them?! I moved from there and proudly display them on my plant shelf between my kitchen and living room. They remind me of that lady every time I look at them. Value: priceless. And a pox on that mean man!


When we moved into this house I purchased this rug for our dining room at Lowe's because......I love chickens. DUH! Plus I love red on rugs. But I've been looking for a pink roses rug. Oooh, and I paid for the rug; no nasty old men told me it wasn't mine. ;-)

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On our recent trip to Washington to visit with our granddaughter we passed several farms. It got me to thinking about animals so I asked Love Bunny in all seriousness what animal will continue to eat even after it's full. His answer: humans.


29 comments:

  1. I'm glad you ended up with what was rightfully given to you from the sweetness of your friends heart.

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  2. I love your post and I'm so glad you ended up with the beautiful chickens! She did a very nice job on them. Have a great weekend. It's true about humans. LOL Mumzie :)

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  3. OH!!! That's actually a party I could have joined. I've had my kitchen decorated with Roosters/Hens since the early 1998! Oh well.

    Love your roosters!

    ~Stacey

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  4. I would have fought over those chickens, too. Sentimental value is indeed priceless. Also love the rug. I would have bought that!

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  5. Hi Connie, well, I am glad you did join us! Your roosters are delightful. Thank you so much for sharing and helping to celebrate the day!

    Barb :-)

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  6. you go girlfriend..remind me never to cross you..lol..love your story and your chickens..:)

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  7. Hi Connie,
    Your roosters are wonderful and love the rug. They story about them speaks for it's self.
    Have a great weekend.
    Deb :)

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  8. I never would have pegged you for a chicken girl!

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  9. OMGoodness.... We have the same rug in our kitchen!! Great minds!!
    Just stopping by to let you know...
    I just posted a HUGE Give Away on my blog! Come on over & leave a comment to enter!!
    Hugs,
    Marilyn

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  10. Happy Rooster Day! You deserve those beautiful roosters. Glad you out-smarted that nasty old man! (: xxx Vicki

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  11. Hi Connie,

    The roosters/chickens ended up in their rightful place.

    very accurate about humans.....

    hugs,
    Barb

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  12. What fun.....I don't own a rooster at all or any hens for that matter but I have seen other bloggers blog about this Rooster Party...what a grand idea! Love your blog! Off to read some more!

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  13. You roosters (and hen) are awesome. My mother made a set like that also. She used to run a ceramic shop. I wonder what happened to them. Maybe an old man took them...lol
    Hugs,
    June

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  14. Hey Chick!

    I'm glad that you got those beautiful Roosters that lady made and gave to you! She did a really good job painting them. Like I told Dana, I don't have any chickens or roosters in my kitchen but I do have birds and lots of them!

    Hugs,
    Angela

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  15. Connie....I don't blame you for fighting for those two...they're so handsome! And what a nice reminder of someone you were fond of. I love seeing things in homes that actually have a story to tell! Gives our homes character I think. Great post!
    Elaine :)

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  16. Hey Connie;;; I am so happy that you got those beautiful chickens,,, how brave you are... I can see why you really liked them... and your rug is so pretty.... can you say that about a Rooster;;;; oh well,, I loved the answer your LB said,, and you he is so right,,,,, lol

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  17. Well I had no ceramic or glass roosters but I have some I painted. I am not in the list but jump over and see my chickens. I loved your story.
    QMM

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  18. The roosters are beautiful! What a grumpy old man. He probably thought his aunt(or whatever she was to him) hid some money in them! Ha! the nerve of him. I'm glad they found a good home.:)

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  19. Hey , great party and I to am amazed at all the roosters we have seen today.
    Judy

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  20. Love the Roosters...they are all sooo cute!

    Irma :)

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  21. Oh I loved your story and they are a lovely ceramic couple!
    Hugs,
    Sandi My Roosters Party On

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  22. Connie, you have some wonderful roosters! Thanks for joining the party. I'm trying to get around to everyone and Pink Saturday is a good way to do both.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  23. The hen and rooster set is very pretty, and special since your friend made them. What an ornery old man to try to get them back!

    The rug is pretty too!

    Katherine

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  24. Love the roosters. Yep, humans every time and is it ever showing!!! Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Janet

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  25. Hi Connie
    Happy birthday! Hope you got to do something fun.
    I am still visiting everyone for the rooster party. Thanks for sharing the story about the roosters. I really like them.
    ((hugs)) Rhondi

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  26. Just when we think we know everything about you, then comes something else!! So glad you got those "sentimental" roosters!! Had to giggle about it, tho. They are beautiful. And that rug is beautiful ~ how could I NOT know that you had THAT?!?! Show a pic of the entire rug for me!!!

    Love you,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  27. Hi I love yor Roosters, Yes I am still trying to get to all the great party's.... I am having a give-a-way to celebrate my 1 month Blogoversary.... Please stop over at my place to celebrate ...

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  28. I'm late arriving. Still working my way through the parties. I don't want to miss a one!

    Loved seeing all your roosters. The red rug is really special. Thanks for sharing!

    Thanks, Sarah @ hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com

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