Monday, February 24, 2014

Dancing Seagull Thrift Find

I get inspired by some of you bloggers when you share great bargains you find in thrift stores and yard sales and here I share one of my finds. Every garden (well, my garden) wants a dancing seagull who does acrobatics on a ball, and now I have one. He cost $2.25 at a Goodwill store. Isn't he a cutie?
 
 This photo below shows him on our front porch; as you can see he likes to travel around in our yard as he gets acquainted here.


I like to smile in my garden and on our patio and this fellow brings me smiles.
What shall I name him?


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30 comments:

  1. Blondie's JournalFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    This makes me smile, too, Terra! I love a little whimsy in the garden!

    XO,
    Jane

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  2. LibrarianFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Alphonse. Somehow, this was the first name that came to my mind when I was looking at his face.

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  3. AnnFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Your dancing sea gull is so cute and what good balance he has!!He will look so cute in the garden. Thanks for your visit today.
    ann

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Happy seems like a good name. He is very cute. Great deal!

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  5. ConnieFebruary 24, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    That is so cute! Love it! I'd call him Sylvester.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 24, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Hi Terra, thanks for stopping by! I love your thrift store find! I would call him Seymour:)
    Blessings,
    ~Lori

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  7. GRACE PETERSONFebruary 24, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Great find, Terra. I go to Goodwill at least once a week on my lunch hour for a little retail therapy. Through the winter months I've landed several good deals on garden stuff which keeps the garden in the forefront of my mind. You got yourself a dandy there.

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  8. DeniseFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    So cute, love it.

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  9. MichelleFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    What a cute, little guy!

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  10. Gardener on Sherlock StreetFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    He is fun. Cute, cute, cute!

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  11. MariFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    He's pretty cute and makes me smile!

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 24, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    How cute! It looks like something you would see here in Florida! I see someone else thought of Happy...he looks like Happy to me, too! Hugs!

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  13. DeniseFebruary 25, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    Darling lil' guy,I'm sure He will put a smile on Your face :)Fun find. blessings Denise

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  14. BumbleVeeFebruary 25, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Remember Red Skelton and the Gertrude and Heathcliff seagull skits he used to do? ... how 'bout Heathcliff? ...

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  15. ShellyFebruary 25, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Now he is adorable!

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  16. Simply ShelleyFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    I think he is going to make you very happy each time you step out your door.......I would name him happy go lucky. :-) blessings dear friend

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  17. IngerFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    He looks great in that last picture, like he found his true home. Maybe call him Wings!

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  18. NanaNor'sFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Hi Terra, I have to say I miss winters in Ca. I love this Seagull, he is so cute! Never seen anything like this but glad you found him.
    Your weather looks perfect.
    Have a great day!
    Noreen

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  19. GARAGE SALE GALFebruary 25, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    I think "happy feet" is a cute name! He makes me happy and it looks like he is dancing...
    warmly,
    deb

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  20. Draffin BearsFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    Hi Terra,

    The little seagull made me smile too, it is fun.
    Also enjoyed seeing your gorgeous camellias in the previous post.
    happy week
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  21. Introverted ArtFebruary 27, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    What a cute little guy. He has a lot of personality and it is a great find!

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  22. JoyfulFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    What a cute garden ornament. I'm sure it will make you smile every time you see it.

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  23. DeeFebruary 27, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Such a fun and adorable thrift find...why would anyone want to sell him?

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  24. White Lace and PromisesFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Love the little guy. I'm not a garden person, but I like anything that has to do with the beach.

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  25. WordsPoeticallyWorthFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    A great find. Cute.

    Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.

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  26. audreyFebruary 28, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    Hi Terra.
    I LOVE this little dancing seagull. He is perfect to put some color and whimsy in a garden or on a porch. It is such fun to find little surprises at Goodwill. I was there today.
    Thanks for stopping by.
    Have a beautiful weekend, Terra.

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  27. SusanMarch 1, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Oh, Terra, he's adorable. I think I'd name him "Bouncer."

    On the other hand, as others suggested, I also like Sylvester and Seymour.

    Great find.

    Thanks so much for all your sweet visits. Susan

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  28. BECKYMarch 2, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Oh my gosh, he is adorable! I wouldn't be able to pass him up, either! I can't think of any names that would be better than any of the ones already suggested. (And I love BumbleVee's mention of the Red Skelton Show!)

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  29. Casa MariposaMarch 2, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    So cute!! I like Sylvester as a name, too. :o)

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  30. Deb J. in UtahMarch 3, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    That is so cute. What a great find!

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