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12:31 am
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Tue 22-Sep-09
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So, would you offer a opinion?
I have a new little something I tired to make, and I was looking for
opinions on how it turned out. And since I know this group has LOADS
of opinions 
, and won't just be nice, please tell me what you think.
A couple of things you need to know¦
1) Its supposed to be a bird feeder.
2) Its not done, I have to figure out a hanger.
3) It didn't come with a lid, so I have to figure that out too.
I hung it out as a test to see if the birds liked it, and it was covered in
Goldfinches in no time, so I feel pretty good about that part.
If you can't be a shining example, be a terrible warning!
7:42 am
Supreme Being
Mon 21-Sep-09
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10:18 am
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Sat 21-Aug-10
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Brilliant! I wouldn't have thought of that, and I'm always using things for purposes they're not intended for. Clever girl! 
Never assume anything - except an occasional air of intelligence.
10:37 am
Supreme Being
Thu 24-Sep-09
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I thought it was great too - very inventive and if it attracts goldfinches that is fantastic.
Old teachers never die, they just lose their class
11:47 am
Supreme Being
Wed 30-Dec-09
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You're brilliant, Michelle, great use of unwanted/unused objects.
How about a round plastic margarine tub lid to put on the top - of course that'll mean taking the dimensions and go buy some margarine that fits the need !!!!
Hanger shouldn't be a problem - some strong wire around the neck of the coffee pot, extended into a hanger - sorted! 
Goldfinches - fab!
"How do you spell 'Love'?" (Piglet).
"You don't spell it, you feel it" (Pooh).
'A hug,' said Pooh 'is always the right size!'
12:57 pm
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Fri 10-Sep-10
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US and european gold finches are not the same,both are carduelis but US is tristis european carduelis . Means Linneaus saw european first like fox =vulpes vulpes , badger = meles meles ,and the poor little wren = troglodytes troglodytes . Feeder looks good Jean wants a coffee pot like that but unpuntured
Seed catalogues are responsible for more unfulfilled fantasies than the web and playboy combined . (after Michael Perry)
2:48 pm
Supreme Being
Thu 24-Sep-09
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Oh just looked up the US goldfinches. They are quite beautiful.
Old teachers never die, they just lose their class
2:57 pm
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Tue 22-Sep-09
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I think is is wonderful Michelle, very inventive. Do you have a small pan lid?
Danuta, I did the same as you, they are lovely birds aren't they?
I'll try that again!
3:13 pm
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Tue 22-Sep-09
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Thanks everybody!
My thinking is I'm going to try to make some up and sell for Christmas. I have been looking at second hand stores, finding old coffee pots & tea pots to turn into feeders.
I tried the one you saw first since I paid the least for it.
I learned lots doing that one!
Seth, if I had only known, I paid $2 for that pot! Well, the shipping would have knocked out all of the savings....
I do have to admit, I took the idea, but the picture I saw didn't give any instructions, so I figure its fair game. If anyone would like instructions, I'd be happy to walk you through what I did.
Aren't the Goldfinches pretty? I have feeders out all year long, and have a flock that look to me now, since they usually migrate. They will stay if you feed them and they know they can count on you. Big responsibility!
If you can't be a shining example, be a terrible warning!
3:43 pm
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Fri 10-Sep-10
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Michelle from Oregon said:
Seth, if I had only known, I paid $2 for that pot!
Well, the shipping would have knocked out all of the savings!
She'll just have to knit one !
( Ducking & diving emocation needed urgent )
Seed catalogues are responsible for more unfulfilled fantasies than the web and playboy combined . (after Michael Perry)
3:44 pm
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Tue 22-Sep-09
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That is a big responsibility Michelle, well done you for taking it on.
I'll try that again!
5:45 pm
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Wed 30-Dec-09
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seth said:
( Ducking & diving emocation needed urgent )
Not sure quite what you're looking for, Seth, is this one any good:
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Clearly trying to hide something, wouldn't you say?
"How do you spell 'Love'?" (Piglet).
"You don't spell it, you feel it" (Pooh).
'A hug,' said Pooh 'is always the right size!'
5:46 pm
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Wed 30-Dec-09
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Oh oh - it has disappeared again ..... try using the 'Quote' option, perhaps you will be able to see it!
Sorry, folks!
"How do you spell 'Love'?" (Piglet).
"You don't spell it, you feel it" (Pooh).
'A hug,' said Pooh 'is always the right size!'
6:23 pm
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Tue 22-Sep-09
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I can see it...
I'll try that again!
7:19 pm
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Fri 10-Sep-10
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I can see it but now the OH is signed up I need a means
of deflecting a resident sporker!
Seed catalogues are responsible for more unfulfilled fantasies than the web and playboy combined . (after Michael Perry)
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