tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post6673384514037854056..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Close Encounters of the Wild Kindtinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-17652324454548775112009-03-08T09:28:00.000-05:002009-03-08T09:28:00.000-05:00Yuch, I hate it when my cats catch something--rare...Yuch, I hate it when my cats catch something--rare but gruesome. The red retro chairs look awesome, though!Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-42605580924783931542009-03-07T19:36:00.000-06:002009-03-07T19:36:00.000-06:00It was an exciting post even if you didn't get pic...It was an exciting post even if you didn't get pictures. I love the color of your tulip chairs. Beautiful paint job!dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301223597410227516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-12627857641067483162009-03-07T07:44:00.000-06:002009-03-07T07:44:00.000-06:00Dan, Thanks on the chairs. I was on the interstate...Dan, Thanks on the chairs. I was on the interstate last night and came inches from hitting a huge possum. Couldn't believe it. I would've been sad to kill an animal with my car. They are so abundant lately. <BR/><BR/>Sue, you are very lucky to have a tulip chair. Many try to find them and even though they do make them new, they are pricey. I love mine. Tell hubby don't throw yours away. Yes, I tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-80637440522486688432009-03-07T03:28:00.000-06:002009-03-07T03:28:00.000-06:00Yep! that looks like a tit to me! From time to tim...Yep! that looks like a tit to me! From time to time they fly into my French windows and knock themselves out! It is fun to watch them come round to conscioussness and slowly recover (in my hand) and fly off!Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705506930308472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-52537885346196556652009-03-06T17:02:00.000-06:002009-03-06T17:02:00.000-06:00Tina, I subscribed to the follow up comments. Yes...Tina, I subscribed to the follow up comments. Yes, I do remember you mentioning the chairs. I forgot to look, but I think mine are a little different. I like the design/shape of yours. The color is great, too.<BR/><BR/>You know, we seem to have fewer slugs eating the hostas in the back. I think I read that possums eat slugs.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-91618970413323248972009-03-06T16:56:00.000-06:002009-03-06T16:56:00.000-06:00We have Possum's in our yard as well, I was actual...We have Possum's in our yard as well, I was actually surprised they survive here due to the cold winter. Nasty looking creatures.<BR/><BR/>Good job on the chairs, they look very nice.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-26366112181557920592009-03-05T21:36:00.000-06:002009-03-05T21:36:00.000-06:00Brenda, Thanks, the cherry red (labeled safety red...Brenda, Thanks, the cherry red (labeled safety red) was a good choice for them for sure. <BR/><BR/>Sue, Yes, remember I was telling you about yours by the compost bin? They are special and retro chairs. Very nice in the garden. They don't harm the grass, are comfy and hold up. A winner all around. Glad your possums didn't attack. <BR/><BR/>Racquel, Yes! I felt for the little thing, I really did. tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-2334274097211135032009-03-05T21:03:00.000-06:002009-03-05T21:03:00.000-06:00Tina,WOW --you've had quite the excitement! So gla...Tina,<BR/><BR/>WOW --you've had quite the excitement! So glad that the little chickadee was fine. The opossum was probably all growl and no bite. They don't usually attack. They sure are ugly critters!<BR/><BR/>CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-30604320045254741082009-03-05T20:11:00.000-06:002009-03-05T20:11:00.000-06:00I love your Tulip chairs painted that cheerful red...I love your Tulip chairs painted that cheerful red. It's a nice bright color that always looks good in the garden. :) I'm glad that Bella & the Possum survived their ordeal. The poor thing was probably frightened out of it's mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-74315319720630032762009-03-05T19:44:00.000-06:002009-03-05T19:44:00.000-06:00Wow, Tina, you certainly have had some excitement ...Wow, Tina, you certainly have had some excitement around your place! We had an opossum family living under our deck last summer, and our dog barked at them a few times, and it was hard getting her in sometimes, but they stayed under and didn't have any battles with her.<BR/><BR/>I followed the link to read about your chairs, as I am not keeping up with my blog reading. I love how they turned Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29141941238186377132009-03-05T19:04:00.000-06:002009-03-05T19:04:00.000-06:00I simply adore those red chairs! That is MY color ...I simply adore those red chairs! That is MY color for sure! The other day there was a bird that seemed transfixed on my birdfeeder. I tried to shoo it away. It actually let me touch it. I couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. Like it went into a trance of sorts. Finally flew away. Whew!<BR/>BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-25042038172804054512009-03-05T15:04:00.000-06:002009-03-05T15:04:00.000-06:00Hey all, Just back from the Nahsville Lawn and Gar...Hey all, Just back from the Nahsville Lawn and Garden Show. A fun day to get in the gardening mood for sure...got to plant now:) Thanks for all your kind comments on the chairs. I am really enjoying the possum stories! <BR/><BR/>Plant Buddy, Welcome to our little blog! Yes, motel chairs, aka tulip chairs, a bit of retro for sure. <BR/><BR/>Mom, so glad you are feeling better.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-54120363561003914712009-03-05T13:06:00.000-06:002009-03-05T13:06:00.000-06:00I love your chairs, I have white ones like them. W...I love your chairs, I have white ones like them. We call them "Motel Chairs." I feel your pain with the opossum. For a while my back yard was opossum central, and they'd even come up to the patio door. One day the opossum was just sitting in the garden not moving. It was slowly dying. It was hard to keep the dogs away from it. Why does it seem as if the critters come to my yard to die?Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-76066649433274738372009-03-05T11:18:00.000-06:002009-03-05T11:18:00.000-06:00Now I know what they're called, Tulip Chairs. I'm ...Now I know what they're called, Tulip Chairs. I'm going to look around this summer for one for my cottage garden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-51875309835202852772009-03-05T11:08:00.000-06:002009-03-05T11:08:00.000-06:00That was quite an exciting weekend, Tina. Glad tha...That was quite an exciting weekend, Tina. Glad that all ended well. Your chairs look great...nice red for the garden.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-57062487820686183642009-03-05T11:04:00.000-06:002009-03-05T11:04:00.000-06:00Wow, that was a lot of excitment in a short time. ...Wow, that was a lot of excitment in a short time. But, alls well that ends well. I am sorry the por little birdie got so tuckered out but what a treat to hold a wild bird in your hand like that. I would love that!!!!<BR/><BR/>The chairs look great.<BR/><BR/>Francis, Did you know that Phish is starting a reunion tour on Friday. Maybe you can find it on line and they will be near you sometime Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-28152620262778177642009-03-05T10:42:00.000-06:002009-03-05T10:42:00.000-06:00We run into possums occasionally too and they are ...We run into possums occasionally too and they are rather hideous. lol And they move so slowly it's a little freaky.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you found the chickadee and were able to rescue it. Birds get on our back porch occasionally, and woe betide them if the cats spot them before I do. They're usually Carolina Chickadees and Wrens.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-71340285019840145852009-03-05T10:41:00.000-06:002009-03-05T10:41:00.000-06:00Hi Tina, That sure was an exciting weekend for you...Hi Tina,<BR/> That sure was an exciting weekend for you. Glad all are ok. I have armadillos tramping through my back yard all the time. They root around in the ground looking for things to eat. I wouldn't mind so much if they would cover the holes up that they dig. lol<BR/>OMW, Those chairs look fantastic. I love the red for the garden. I am still looking for a couple. Maybe one day.<BR/>Jean, I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-73809421781753661752009-03-05T10:31:00.000-06:002009-03-05T10:31:00.000-06:00That's horrible - someone else just posted opossum...That's horrible - someone else just posted opossum pictures and they are scary ugly!<BR/>Glad you helped out the bird - I've had to do that too when they get trapped in the garage.<BR/>Your chairs turned out wonderful - like the color.RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-573635875249710882009-03-05T10:06:00.000-06:002009-03-05T10:06:00.000-06:00Hi Tina~That was an exciting weekend! I'm glad to ...Hi Tina~<BR/>That was an exciting weekend! I'm glad to know that all creatures involved survived the different adventures. The tulip chairs look nice too. <BR/>Hope your mom feels better soon :)<BR/>KarritaMy Mother's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650111954885067729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-61985070871175930762009-03-05T10:01:00.000-06:002009-03-05T10:01:00.000-06:00The armadillos remind me of possums too. They are...The armadillos remind me of possums too. They are here in TN, but I've never seen one alive!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524456191483377274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-72670068380286929152009-03-05T09:52:00.000-06:002009-03-05T09:52:00.000-06:00Jean, Get well soon! Love the chairs and sat on th...Jean, Get well soon! <BR/><BR/>Love the chairs and sat on them while growing up in TN. Both grandparents had them! I still see them all over the place down here in GA also....<BR/><BR/>The opossum story was great. You probably have them in your yard often Tina but you dont see them as they usually come out at night. I see them waddle through our yard for the bird seed on the ground and maybe Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-49615034203058704062009-03-05T09:46:00.000-06:002009-03-05T09:46:00.000-06:00Yikes we have not had a possum in our yard so far....Yikes we have not had a possum in our yard so far. Jack would freak. I guess we would be eating possum stew for dinner! LOL J/K I am glad the bird got free(-: And the chairs look wonderful!!!CiNdEe's GaRdEnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118389145887562360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-75807668254349821592009-03-05T09:12:00.000-06:002009-03-05T09:12:00.000-06:00Phew...What an exciting time you had. Wizzing arou...Phew...What an exciting time you had. Wizzing around like a superhero (lol).<BR/>I'm glad you saved the bird - and your tulip chairs look lovely, all ready for summer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-24387316513327538752009-03-05T09:10:00.000-06:002009-03-05T09:10:00.000-06:00That was pretty exciting! I'm glad your dogs are ...That was pretty exciting! I'm glad your dogs are okay. Hopefully the possum will move on! The little chickadee is so cute. I'm glad you were able to rescue him so he could get back outside. <BR/>I never knew that those type of chairs were called tulip chairs. I love that style and have tried to keep a look out for similar ones when we go by garage sales, etc.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.com