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Meet the Pot Man, aka Mr. Fix-it's alter ego, the Fisherman. He sits by the bathtub pond with his pole forever in his hands hoping for a bite from the small goldfish swimming around in the pond. One day perhaps he'll catch a fish-who knows?
I've seen 'pot men' in all the garden magazines and even online and had been desiring to make one for quite some time. My pot man is modeled after my husband and if you look closely and squint your eyes you might see a resemblance to Mr. Fix-it (those who know him). Mr. Fix-it loves to fish, always wears plaid shirts, has blue eyes and a big mustache and usually has a smile on his face-just like my pot man.
If you are thinking of making one of these I can tell you they are not real easy to make. Let me give you my number one lesson: go with smaller pots for the arms and legs than you think you'll need. Pots get mighty heavy and awkward to handle when all put together with the nylon rope. Once a pot man is put into place you might wish to save yourself trouble by picking a good spot-one where your pot man will not ever have to move again-they are not easy to place or move.
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Since the Pot Man is modeled after my dear husband and he gets very little blog time, I thought it only appropriate to say Happy Father's Day to him on here and to tell him how awesome he is every single day of the year! He is the best husband and father....
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Happy Father's Day to all Fathers!
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Thanks Dear You are the one that makes me a great Father. I love You.
ReplyDeleteHa-ha Pot Man! Great job Tina! WOW Real Man! Great job again Tina!
ReplyDeleteThe Pot Man is so so adorable.... Loved him a lot... I can see the efforts & the passion he is made with..... Wishing u & ur family all happiness, with all my heart... Hugs )))
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Very nice Tina -Happy Father's Day to all the daddy's! Ciao
ReplyDeleteRog, I gave you your kids and that is the only thing I did. You do it all yourself. Love you so much:)
ReplyDeleteTatyana, Great name huh? It is a permanent fixture that never fails to make me smile.
AshKuku, Hello! Great to hear from you. So glad you like my Pot Man and hope all is well in India.
Anonymous, Ditto to you and the ever so happy father to 5!
I love your customized pot man. I have two I got from a garden center already assembled. They are smaller than your guy and not customized. You have inspired me to paint overalls on my guys.
ReplyDeleteHappy father's day back at ya.
Your Man looks very comfortable and pampered in that last picture. It's about the only way I could be coaxed outside in this hot, hot weather!
ReplyDeleteThe Pot Man is clever. I can sort of imagine the weight and awkwardness of assembly at his size! Thanks for passing on lessons learned. And happy Father's Day to the special man in your life.
Nice pot man! and happy father's day!
ReplyDeleteI think a few of us are caught not realizing you posted on a Sunday! I know I was.
Pot Man is hilarious!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Fathers Day to Mr Fixit and all Dads! Pot man is awesome and the pic in the hottub is priceless :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the pot man, and your husband looks like he is having a great day! Carla
ReplyDeleteWeeping Sore, Same to you and hope your day was great.
ReplyDeleteRebecca, It has been hot indeed. I can barely work outside but it makes the inside ever so nicer.
Dawn, Spur of the moment thingy. I'm not posting tomorrow as this was the post. Hope your day was great with JOAT.
Dirty Girl Gardening, Glad you like him.
Skeeter, I sure liked that photo too. We had just gotten it from his parents and this was like the trial run. A new thing for sure. Hope you had a great day.
Carla, He was definitely enjoying himself with the Jimster though the picture was taken a few years ago.
Happy Father's Day to Mr. Fix-it & to all the Dad's.
ReplyDeleteLove the pot man. I agree he is not easy to make. I need to repair mine.
Mr Pot Man is sure cute! Hope you all had a good Father's Day!
ReplyDeleteI hope Mr. Fix-it had a great Father's Day! Great job on Mr. Pot Man, Tina--he's awesome, and yes, he does look a little like your husband in the photo. This sounds like one of those projects that looks easier to do than it actually is.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative idea for the pots! I hope he had a great father's day!
ReplyDeleteLola, Thanks and I hope you had a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteLinda, Ditto!
Rose, It is a tough project for sure. I totally underestimated the work involved but oh well. Mr. Fix-it had a great weekend I think.
Dave, Ditto to you!
Yup, Dawn is right. I was one that really got caught as I did not come here till now but I do hope my son in law and all dad's everywhere had a great day. The pot man is just GREAT!!!
ReplyDeleteI do see the resemblance:)
ReplyDeleteThis is the first pot-person I've ever seen. What a cute idea. Must have cost you a fortune in terra cotta. Since it breaks so easily, I know why you wouldn't want to move it often.
Marnie
Awesome project, Tina! Happy Father's Day (belated) to Mr. Fix-it!
ReplyDeleteThe potman is sooo cute! You are so creative and artistic.
ReplyDeleteHope Mr. Fix-it had a great Father's Day.
What a very creative and sweet lady, to make all that as tribute. The expressions of love from you and Roger in the comments are so touching and beautiful. Mr Fix it is beautiful and the one on the tub is handsome, haha! Congratulations for having a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteLooks like both the pot men, the ceramic and the one it was modeled after, are having a great time. I hope it was a great Father's Day for everyone involved!
ReplyDeleteI've seen these pot people quite a bit in magazines too ~ good for you making one! You did an excellent job. I love the comparison between the pot man & the real one. Sounds like you have a winner of a hubby.
ReplyDeleteNow too bad I don't have a hot tub ~ that looks super inviting!
Love the Pot man. Hope it was a great day for Mr. Fix-it too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable pot-man! I had one years ago, but unfortunately I forgot to bring it in one winter... :( Hope your hubby had a wonderful Father's Day.
ReplyDeleteThe potman is awesome. I would love to make one, in a few years when I have amassed enough pots. Happy belated Fathers Day.
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