The Red Crazy Straw
Rooftop Yodeling | Posted by Jannie on 20 February 2011 @ 3:19 PM 41 Comments
A lady out walking her hounds yesterday
did spot quite a treat on the ground where it lay.
The red crazy straw – tho in beat-up condition
to some of her things makes a stunning addition.
her roses,
her toeses,
her hound,
her guitar,
– look how utterly enhanced they now are.
See how the straw sets off a picture.
See it enhance her dining room fixture.
Just how lucky can one human be –
To have such a treasure for eternity?
~~ THE END ~~
You ever find any such awesome treasure on the side of the road?
And thanks all for your well wishes on my whiney last post, when I was feeling sick.
I’m feeling “almost normal” today. 
And I hope you are too!
xoxox
On 20 February 2011 at 5:12 pm secret agent woman said,
I’m a scavenger by nature – it’s hard for not to pick up the things I find.
On 20 February 2011 at 9:33 pm Daisy said,
That is quite a find, Jannie. It’s surprising how many uses you found for it. You can’t beat that bright red color.
On 20 February 2011 at 10:17 pm Patricia said,
wow Jannie what an exceptional find…and red – even better! when I went two weekends ago to help my youngest move into her own apartment, I arrived and was getting out of the car and there in a snow pile was a muddy, black quarter. I took it as a favorable sign –
I pick up garbage around the Lake and the neighborhood on Friday mornings after the recycling truck has been through – I would not really call them finds! Although I do find that my neighbors are over stuffing their recycling containers and not doing things like washing cans first and crushing them That is disappointing me a bit
On 20 February 2011 at 11:01 pm Jannie said,
Hey, Gals!
Secret Agent Woman, do you have a geiger counter too?
Daisy — I had NO idea the beautification possibilities with such a seemingly ordinary object.
Patricia, thanks for the good work you do for your lovely town. Would that more people were so conscientious, what a clean world it would be.
Good night!!
xoxo
On 21 February 2011 at 1:03 am Lane Savant said,
The world is so full of a number of things,
I’m sure we should all be as happy as kings
On 21 February 2011 at 3:57 am desk49 said,
It does look like it gets around.
On 21 February 2011 at 9:32 am sheila said,
This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 21 February 2011 at 10:08 am Aimee said,
Cool find!
On 21 February 2011 at 10:23 am Talon said,
I like that red straw’s adventures didn’t end at the side of the road
Hope you’re feeling better, Jannie! xx
On 21 February 2011 at 10:42 am Jannie said,
Lane, O Lane you speak words of wisdom, so many treatures await. Many way across the world, but most near the garden gate.
Desk 49, and I wonder if it shall get around even more? Perhaps its adventures in Funsterland have only begun.
Sheila, Oh, Sheila, always a treat to see you here, with your words so sweet. If you want, I’ll send you the straw!! Yes, I would! I’m sure I can find another somewhere.
Aimee — pretty astounding, eh? A person just never knows what awesomeness they’ll happen upon. And once I even found a nice yellow tube sock in the woods!
Talon, well, I’m so glad too! me and that red crazy straw are becoming quite the buddies. It’s too gross to drink with, but is a great dancer.
xoxoox
On 21 February 2011 at 12:16 pm brian said,
that is so cool…love finding treasures with my boys…and that one is quite special…
On 21 February 2011 at 12:29 pm Victoria said,
This is so fun. The rhyming is flawless and the photography beautiful. When I’m out walking the dogs I actually look for things to incorporate into collages. Found art, fun art!
On 21 February 2011 at 2:11 pm Dr. J said,
I often find treasures on the side of the road.
A hat or a trinket to adorn my abode.
Yet even with all the miles I have run.
I never found a red straw to have so much fun!
(with
On 21 February 2011 at 2:25 pm Katherine said,
I haven’t visited in a bit and lookey see what fun I miss – a red straw! Ha ha. I love how you turn the ordinary into the sublime. You are the real treasure here Ms Jannie Funster. Happy Monday my friend.
On 21 February 2011 at 2:47 pm jannie said,
Dear Brian — don’t ever give up — one day you too may score such a find!
Ahhh, thanks Victoria, so sweet of you to say. Since currently I have only an iPhone for picture taking, it sometimes takes a lot of work to get good lighting. But I’m learning.
My next art investment is to pre-pay a bit of studio time, then my next little saving adventure will be for a cam I think will be good, and only $250, one I can at least not have to worry as much about the lighting for. But I’ve babbled on, please forgive. :0 And Welcome. It was swell of you to follow me back here. Thanks! Oh, and I’m guessing you liek nature objects best for your found collages?
Dear Dr J:
So far what trinkets adorn your abode?
A locket? A thicket? A perfect pine cone?
Please keep running and YOU too might find
A straw of your own to rejoice in all time.
Hi Katherine of the succulent seafood crepes! You are too kind, but thanks. This post was happily brought to you grace a l’inspiration of my beautiful new straw! And wait until you see my dish drying rack!!! Yep, I msut go now and take another pic of it.
xoxoxox
On 21 February 2011 at 3:09 pm Jennifer Susannah Devore said,
Beach glass, sand dollars, conch shells, retired hermit crab homes and the occasional bauble suitable for clean-up and addition to my grand and ever-growing accessories chest … few better places to walk than the beach!
On 21 February 2011 at 3:16 pm jannie said,
Ooo, Jennifer Susannah Devore — Ocean Girl! You and Snaggle Tooth are so lucky, she in Cape Cod and you on the Golden Coast. beach glass is sublime, we get a bit at Mom and Dad’s cottage, so pretty, green white and brown mostly. Accessories chest… will you post a pic of it with the treasures within?
xooxox
On 21 February 2011 at 8:04 pm Mama Zen said,
Jannie, I want your hound!
On 21 February 2011 at 10:17 pm Teresa said,
Glad you’re feeling better! Thanks so much for stopping by my farm blog. I just love what you’ve done with your lucky find. Very creative!
On 22 February 2011 at 1:49 am Moondustwriter said,
Oooo you gave me a thought for a story for kids – if I get it together will send to kelly
Jannie you always make an average day full of color – one day yellow the next red. If I were still painting, I would paint your straw’s story but I think I will tell it instead
I love my Avatar dont you dare change until we get a pic of you and I to superimpose over it.
I love you and the smiles you give most of all!!!
On 22 February 2011 at 6:12 am G-Man said,
I think you know what pic I like best….hehehehehe
On 22 February 2011 at 7:36 am Lynn said,
Hey – I tried to comment yesterday and couldn’t – some kind of technical issue that I think you must have cleared up!
I like that the straw is a great dancer.
On 22 February 2011 at 8:45 am Jannie said,
Hey, Mama Zen — well, until he stopped peeing in the house I so wanted to give him away, but after he got his snip-snip he’s a dog worth keeping. I remembet your Snoopy — he was a great little guy too.
Hey, Teresa! I clicked over to your blog from Moon’s. A real treat to read your agricultural endeavors. Yes, I’ve still got a bit of a cough but I’m smiling today!!
Hey, MoonDustWriter! Ahhhh, thanks. And speaking of color — I saw daffodils today, close to Kelly’s school. What a lovely susrprise. Well… just you wait, Moon — your next sidebar button will eclipse that one — no pun intended!!
Hey, G-Man — yep, and I wanted to paint them toesies nails red but circumstances prevented me from that. Next time!
And hey — grrrreat to see ya!!
Hey, my Lovely Lynn — yes, yesterday I attempted to, er I mean Blue Bunny, attempted to update my CommentLuv, but Wordpress told me to update that first. So it may have been in that window you tried to comment. So glad you made it on today — whooooohoooo. It aint’ a post until Lynn comments! Oh, dance!! You got that right. My lvoely new used crazy straw does dance moves like you would NOT believe!!
xoxooxoxoox
On 22 February 2011 at 9:19 am Hilary said,
Hiya .. Jannie – I’m now working my way backwards, having tried the forward route .. just way too many to catch up on – grotty if ze was feeling ills .. sorreeee .. we sends our luvs and hugs.
Love the straw and creative edge .. beautiful flowers from Jim?! It is a fun shaped straw that’s for sure ..
Cheers and happier days ahead .. Hilree xoxoxox
On 22 February 2011 at 1:01 pm Alice Audrey said,
You had entirely too much fun with the straw. Looks fantastic with the heart, though.
On 22 February 2011 at 2:52 pm Caity said,
I was always told not to touch things found on the side of the road because you never know where it’s been or what germs it has! However, I disagree because look at the adventures this has brought you!
However, maybe this is why you are sick!
Haha just kidding. Hope you feel better soon!
On 22 February 2011 at 4:48 pm Jennifer Susannah Devore said,
Of green glass I see plenty! I shall begin a Jannie collection forthwith and send some to my Yellow rose of Texas when I believe it to be enough to adorn a wee hand wirror or trinket cache
On 22 February 2011 at 5:01 pm SnaggleTooth said,
A very funny post I didn’t know your doxie was so little-, or is the straw really big? What do toes do with straws?
So glad you are feeling better now
On 22 February 2011 at 6:20 pm Jannie said,
Hilary, lately I’ve concluded bloggers don’t get any more than 24 hours a day either. We do our best and from love, and what more could we want?
Alice Audrey
Be back!!
On 22 February 2011 at 6:59 pm Jannie said,
Zipped away to catch Kelly on the tumble track.
Alice Audrey, well I’ve so many blessings I’ve just gotta share my good fortune.
Caity, I was trying to build my immunities up, but you’re probably right!
Actually I think with the doxie and Kitty shedding I might consider vacuuming. We are SO not carpet peeps. Is anybody?
And away I go again, gymnastics class over.
Later!!
Xxooxco
On 22 February 2011 at 7:27 pm Liara Covert said,
The question is, what sees the last straw? The ultimate perceiver is silent.
On 22 February 2011 at 9:16 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Jennifer SusannahDevore, a name that does roll off the heart like mint julep honey, wow!!!!! THANK YOU!!! Why are you so nice to me?
Xxxooo
I’ll be back!!
Xxooxo
On 23 February 2011 at 12:26 am Jeanne said,
Jannie,
This straw is solid evidence that you can turn just about anything into a lovely post.
Jeanne
xoxo
P.S. I’m glad you’re feeling better!
On 23 February 2011 at 7:13 am Jannie said,
Hi Dear Snaggle, my toes do art with that thing! Actually our doxie is a little chubby, and the straw end-to-end is wait…. 10″ long — so big indeed.
Hi Dear Liara — my Ulitmate Perceiver, I hope the straw sees oodles and caboodles of fun and frolic.
xoxoxxooxo
On 23 February 2011 at 10:28 am Sara healy said,
Jannie,
I loved that you picked up the straw, which is a pretty amazing looking straw, and gave me lots of laughs in how you used it.
I am scavenger, especially at the beach. I don’t usually go for traditional shells, but like to find the odd things, like pieces of driftwood, or odd shaped things. The other day while walking the dog in my neighborhood, I found a piece of wood that looked just a face. I plan to decorate it once I get the appropriate paint.
Thanks for sharing your adventure with the “red straw”:~)
On 23 February 2011 at 10:43 am Jannie said,
Dearest Sara, beach objects can be so awesome, yes! I’d love to see a photo of your painted driftwood face one day! We all would, I’m sure. Just thinking of it makes me want to pick up a brush and paint. Which reminds me of something I said to Jim last night “Honey I’d draw ya a bath but I’m really not much of an artist.” Silly, eh? Corny indeed.
xoxooxox
On 23 February 2011 at 9:55 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Jeanne whom I missed up there — please forgive me missing you. this post is not without its most likely weird points, but I had that rfed straw and just had to get it out of my system.
Yes, I am much better, but poor Jim is feeling poorly. And Jeanne — always great to see you.
xoxoxo
On 23 February 2011 at 11:16 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Oh my gosh… when did Blue Bunny get that red straw in his mug? Did I miss that before? LOL
Jeanne
On 23 February 2011 at 11:37 pm Jannie said,
Jeanne, I so should be in bed! But here I am. I just put up the newest sidebar button for Margaret who lives her life in art. a sahm with 6 kids!! I love the watercolor of a Paris balcony she painted herself that I used for her button.
But about BB’s red krazy straw. You musta missed it last time, I had it up on his header for the straw post. And guess what?? It actually is a photo of the actual straw I found, took it against a white closet door. Then in my photoshopping I removed the background with that tool, resized it and stuck it in his cup! Piece of cake.
And funny, a concerned blogger friend today emailed to make sure i wasn’t actually drinking out of that grodie thing.
What a concerned buddy! lol.
xoxooxoxoxoxo
Good nite!!!
On 26 February 2011 at 2:42 am Olivia said,
Some find- huh?
Looks pretty cool to me. Hope now you doing well! xx
On 26 February 2011 at 9:32 am Jannie said,
Pretty crazy straw and crazy telling of it, eh, Olivia??
xoxo