We have been so busy this past month that I just haven't had time to post about any of the things going on around The Gear. Things have slowed down a bit so I will try and catch up.
I last posted about the 5 dollar birdbath base and the new top we purchased. Both the top and base needed painting. Here's a before shot to refresh your memory.
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And here is the finished painted birdbath. Please ignore the weeds that are among my hostas. This summer has had plenty of rain and the weeds have enjoyed every drop.
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The Flint Art Fair was June 12th and 13th and with our Flint Institute of Arts membership we received 2 free passes.
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We got a late start because R slept in since he got home late from a full weekend of racing. I noticed that this year there seemed to be an abundance of lawn
objet de' art. Then we both spotted this....
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How cool is that? A birdbath made out of a rotary lawnmower blade and a large gear. "R go look and see how much it is." He reported back that it was $350 bucks and was sold. To tell you the truth I was glad it was sold because I really did not want to pay 350 smackers. So we moved on.
Then we spied this little gem over by the lady on the right side of the photo
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Here's a closer look. OK R, go work your magic. He's a much better wheeler dealer than I am. Remember the patio furniture he bought for $15.00? We sold it last week for $75.00. LOL
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Well, he must have done good because there he goes past the Whiting Auditorium and all the future graduates.....
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and past the Sarvis Food Center on his way to the SUV.
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And here is it in place amongst the roses and lavender. The price? $65.00