Look what the hubby brought up from the creek this past weekend!
Obviously, someone didn't see the beauty in this old girl, and
tossed it in the trash heap.
Isn't it gorgeous? A vintage birdbath, circa 1950's, I'm estimating.
The kids could hardly wait to try out their new water dish.
*Sigh*
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Now, it's time again for Rural Thursdays Blog Hop!
Please note -- you DON'T need to live in the country or on a farm to participate!
Here's how you can join in:
1. Publish a blog post about
- general information describing what's happening in your country/rural/farm life,
or a post relating to a rural-themed subject that will benefit all Rural Thursday readers and participants,
such as
- farming,
- rural-themed photography,
- recipes,
- homesteading tips,
- critters and pets,
- DIY projects,
- rural-themed giveaways
- anything and everything that embraces living the simple life.
2. Please make sure to add the Rural Thursday button to your blog post to link back here.
3. Please link to your actual post and not your home page.
4. If you don't have a blog, you are welcome to leave a comment below our post regarding what special things are happening in your rural world.
Your hosts for Rural Thursday are Nancy @ A Rural Journal and Lisa @ Two Bears Farm.
Have questions? Please feel free to contact Nancy or Lisa.
Thank you for visiting!
Yes, It's gorgeous! would like to see a bird swimming there :)
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ReplyDeletebeautiful pics. most i like the dogs drinking :)
ReplyDeleteLOL! That's a gorgeous dog bowl...er, bird bath. Nice designs in it. Just the right height, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the birds will like it too!
ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect height so those kids don't have to strain their necks.
ReplyDeleteThank gawd your husband rescued this beauty.
Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteGreetings.
Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteGreetings.
What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteAmazing the things people discard! That is a real beauty...the shot of the kids drinking from it was too funny!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great find- I am always amazed at what people throw away..I guess it's all in the eye of the beholder.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic find! I love the swirlies in the basin.
ReplyDeleteI love bird baths I think they are so whimsical and classic at the same time! And I just love your new header!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birdbath! But I love the puppers having a drink best!! :)
ReplyDeleteHa! I LOVE the new water dish! :)) What a super find.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great water dish. One man's trash is another man's treasure. I'm a believer. I would have rescued it, too.
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome find Nancy, I'm glad it found a new home.
ReplyDeletewow that was an awesome find! all i ever find are bits of pottery/china from the creek, which i save and plan to one day make a mosaic something with it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! Considering how expensive birdbaths are right now I think you got an awesome deal. I like the design in the bowl too.
ReplyDeleteOne of my cats likes to drink out of the birdbath too. Those silly kids!
Oh gosh, Nancy.... I am soooo giggling at your pups.
ReplyDeleteMy kid would love that as compared to his white plastic water tub too! Great find.
ReplyDeletelol—"how thoughtful of you, mom."
ReplyDeleteThat´s gorgeous - and I love the last pic with the dogs! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I love it!
ReplyDeletethose dogs crack me up! Perfect perch for their tongues! (I would love to join but I am so far from rural it's not even funny!)
ReplyDeleteoh and PS - love the new header! Very FRESH and spring!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! What a beauty! :D
ReplyDeletea lovely find from under the water...and practical for the dogs!
ReplyDeletetoo funny! our pups love our lower one. :) it really is a good save, nancy!
ReplyDeleteA trash heap in the creek? Whaaa? Shame on those people!!! Glad your hubs was able to retrieve it... looks perfect for the kids! heheheee =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous find. I LOVE it! Why would anyone discard this treasure? So glad you're hubby brought it home to you. Obviously he "gets it". Good man. As you said, Nancy, it's probably from the 50's or maybe even the 40's. Whatever the case, it's wonderful. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteLove this post ~ awesome photos ~ especially the 'kids' ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^
ReplyDeleteHow could someone throw that away??? Great find, Nancy! And smart hubby to rescue it (you can tell him I said so, too!). :)
ReplyDeletetoo funny!
ReplyDeletewhat a great find, the pups are soo adorable!
Haha! What a lovely water bowl. ;o)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, too. :o)
Say what?! I would have scooped it up too! Goes to show you that another person's trash is another's treasure :)
ReplyDeleteHey! I took your advice and linked up. It's a first for me! Thanks for suggesting it.
ReplyDeletethat is a beautiful bird bath. and i will keep your challenge in mind for next week :)
ReplyDeleteYou can't have too many birdbaths or water bowls around.
ReplyDeleteThose dogs are so smart - what an elegant dog dish!
ReplyDeletePeople throw out the most useful stuff.. ah guess that saying holds true 'One man's junk is another man's treasure!' Your hubby found a gem! Love it, and of course the pups have to have the first drink.. my cats broke the bowl on my either drinking or trying to catch birds... probably the latter.
ReplyDeleteone man's trash is another man's treasure - or in this case - water bowl. nice find!
ReplyDeleteTrash for someone turns into a treasure for the dogs.
ReplyDeleteLovely find! Glad to see it being put to use so quickly :-).
ReplyDeleteYou inquired about where I live - in the cornfields of East Central Illinois, aka the flat prairie land. Over the past 10 years of living here, I've come to appreciate the subtle beauty of the prairie. Thanks for the compliments on my blog!
I can't believe someone threw that away! Their loss, your gain. I guess it's really the dogs' gain! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, love the post and the bird bath. I would love to have one, but JD allows our cattle to roam the entire place and anytime I have something decorative or fun outside they tear it up. lol.. Nothing like looking out and seeing the bull knock over your metal bench. *smiles* I'll have to remember about it and try hard to post something on Thrusdays. Have a blessed day! my friend. *hugs*
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ReplyDeletethat is pretty funny; the dogs drinking from the bird bath...I think it is stunning and are you going to keep it as is or do anything to it? ...just wondering!
oh nancy, i just love it!! one mans trash....
ReplyDeleteso happy to be here today!!
LOVE the vintage look of it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks really heavy and those things aren't cheap. I'm envious. :)
Great shot of your 'kids' enjoying the water dish!
This is my first entry - a great idea for a meme.
Love the bird bath just love it, and the dogs very cute.
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful birdbath! How lucky your husband was to find it. I burst out laughing at your kids. So typical!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dogs!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteit is a beauty and I am so pleased your dogs appreciate it as well!
ReplyDeleteSome people...they just don't understand beauty. Stop by for a tribute to my pop's 84th birthday!
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That is so cool. I could think of so many things to do with it. Dog dish was not one, but I see it should have been : )
ReplyDeleteVintage rocks! Another lost treasure found and rescued, and obviously the kids are loving it ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure from the trash heap. I am glad the kids liked it but I hope the birds will too.
ReplyDeleteHahaha I love the last photos. So beautiful!
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Their loss and your wonderful gain. Sandie
ReplyDeleteYour kids are adorable! Bird bath is nice too
ReplyDeletePrecisely what my dogs do with the birdbath here. Great one that your hubby found!
ReplyDeleteI like that last photo. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like they love the highrise water dish.
ReplyDelete1950!!??
ReplyDeleteIt is older than me by then.
How lucky.. I am using an old pot and saucer as a bird bath.. The birds do seem to love it! Thanks for the smile.. I really needed it!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Linda
What a great find... a perfect dog-feeder!
ReplyDeleteWhat treasures one can find tossed out by others. Views on what is worthy or not is a whold other issue. People do consume more and more, thanks for posting the practical find and keeper for "the kids".
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos for SWF!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteDelightful! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteSunrise, please come and see when you get a chance.
Made me laugh! But beautiful bird bath nonetheless. I am going to attempt to remember about Rural Thursday next week!
ReplyDeleteWell as they say, "One man's trash is another man's treasure" - This one is a beauty and made more so because you've repurposed it as the dogs drinking bowl. How fun is that!
ReplyDeleteHaha - I love it! Pups have a very fun place to get a slurp at! ;)
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Hahaha, of COURSE, the birdbath is their water dish!!
ReplyDeletei just love that shot of the dogs drinking out of the bird bath!
ReplyDeleteWow, it's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the last photo.
Score! love that you rescued this bird bath ( I mean dog dish, giggle) thank you for linking up to the Thursday hop. Sorry I'm behind in saying thank you. My recent post will explain my delay.Hope to see you again this Thursday. xo
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