The bright idea. by maggie2

The bright idea.

I thought it was a great idea to build a snowman. Then I would put birdseed on the head and hands, then get great pictures of birds on it.
I succeeded in traumatizing the birds, and squirrels. Not one single bird or squirrel has come around since this was build yesterday.
A brilliant shot - the feet in the snow yesterday traumatised me - ha!! so cold. I love this, and the story. amazing how clearly you have caught it in the dark ...next year's Christmas card?
January 20th, 2011  
haha...that is too funny!! I think she's really cute :) I felt sorry for the birds today, so I went out and bought 2 feeders! I like your idea better, though!
January 20th, 2011  
Thats so funny, but i love your snowband so cute.
January 20th, 2011  
Thats a snowman not snowband
January 20th, 2011  
I like the snowman idea...funny.
January 20th, 2011  
This is so neat! I LOVE this picture! Sorry it has scared away the wildlife, but it's a neat way to enjoy the snow. Nice job!
January 20th, 2011  
Hahaha, well, you get points for snow creativity (and the green hair!!). Maybe Mr. Snowman needs a handful of peanuts, or a suet-beret...
January 20th, 2011  
Oh, so cute!!! Are they really avoiding you now?!? This makes me laugh!!! But what a fun idea, and who knows, maybe when they get used to it you will get some good shots yet!!! :)
January 20th, 2011  
Very cool idea
January 20th, 2011  
LOL . . . It's the thought that counts!
January 20th, 2011  
Ha ha ha. Great isea and a very sweet picture.
January 20th, 2011  
That is adorable! Maybe the birds and squirrels will "warm up" to her.
January 20th, 2011  
So cool..great shot, and thought.
January 20th, 2011  
Very creative! I have never seen a snowman with hair!
January 20th, 2011  
@miranda Sorry Miranda for traumatizing you yesterday, and sorry for traumatizing the birds today... Now I just have to figure out who I can traumatize tomorrow...:-)
@plp Patty I hope you get some good bird shots to share . @marileed @photogirl @kerristephens @lynnmwatson @yoelao @oleary Thanks for the kind words. I do appreciate them very much.
@brandyness Brandy, I'm trying to enjoy the massive amount of snow we get, however I can. :-) My first snowman with hair. Thank you for your kind words.
@missyrosebee Missy, I hope the birds will get used to it. Thanks for the kind words.
@jonna I'm hoping the birds get used to the stranger in town. Thanks for your kind words.
@cstewart You know I think I will add peanuts and suet. Thanks for the kind words and great idea. I'm going to make this work somehow. @cfitzgerald Courtney, I think they will get used to it. I hope. I'm going to add some peanuts and suet...thanks to @cstewart's good idea.
Thanks for the kind words.
January 20th, 2011  
So cute! Hopefully you'll get your bird shots tomorrow.
January 20th, 2011  
So cute! Sorry the birds didn't like it. I love the smile on her face. :D
January 20th, 2011  
Hilarious! Your creative spirit came through though, even if the birds and squirrels do not appreciate it.
January 21st, 2011  
Great hat, in fact great snow man (woman) I tried to attract birds to my back window yesterday but didn't get any, the birds and squirrels don't trust me since they know there are two dogs that sometimes come into the yard.
January 21st, 2011  
Looks like winter has it's grip on you! Hope the birds come back!
January 21st, 2011  
Haha!! I never thought of putting hair on a snowman's head--very creative!
January 21st, 2011  
Nevertheless a great snowman. I've never seen a snowman with artificial hair . . . . cool!
January 21st, 2011  
Too funny. It sounds like a good idea to me, don't know why the birds don't see it the same way :)
January 21st, 2011  
@musikinsey @digitalrn @omabluebird @timandelke @clarissajohal @swrws @nomad721 Thanks everyone for the kind words. I'm hoping tomorrow, they will get used to the new guy in town. :-)
January 21st, 2011  
Great Pic & Great Idea
January 21st, 2011  
Yay you posted her. I think she is lovely and those birdies won't resist for long. Keep trying with bread crumbs, peanut butter, seeds, etc and they will eventually come. Maybe try hanging suet. Somewhere, someway you shall succeed. She is adorable btw.
January 21st, 2011  
What a cute find!
January 21st, 2011  
This sure is one grand snowman...I bet those birds and squirrels are just tricking you and coming around when you aren't looking...sure would be cool to get some pics of them on him though!!!
January 21st, 2011  
Such a pretty snowman! Love the hair, and I think that the bird food would be a great addition! Never thought this cutie would scare the birds?!? What the heck? Maybe they will get used to it, and venture closer to it, and find the food!
January 21st, 2011  
best snowman!!
January 21st, 2011  
So cute and cheery!
January 21st, 2011  
hahahahah, you are very funny! The snow man is cute, I don't understand why no animal showed up.
January 21st, 2011  
What a great snowman. I wonder why the birds stayed away? Perhaps they knew you were lying in wait! Great photo anyway.
January 21st, 2011  
Great idea and great shot! I'm jealous, we didn't get packing snow, so my snowman attempts failed miserably!
January 21st, 2011  
Haha, oh no! I bet they'll be back.
January 21st, 2011  
Love it, love it, love it. AND thanks for making me remember how much fun snow can be. The best snowman I ever saw.
January 21st, 2011  
Cute snowman though!
January 21st, 2011  
Adorable! Sorry to hear the birds and squirrels think it is a scarecrow.
January 21st, 2011  
This is so much fun! I think the bords need to get over it! Love the bright snowman and the amzing picture you made of it!
January 21st, 2011  
it's more like a scarecrow snowman then...nice project & great pic!
January 21st, 2011  
If I was a bird I would have much more appreciative for your efforts! Fun picture! ;o)
January 21st, 2011  
OH! Very Creative! :))
January 21st, 2011  
lol looks like my neighbour
January 21st, 2011  
@top2042 @wac @cglist @hwy61 @deesdiscoveries @gentilcc @saira @alecio @girlie @lochnessmonster @pfmandeville @ladydi @lovelyrita_mm @ca_dev @geertje @miraries @specky @gill @aipassa @shenay
Thanks everyone for your kind words. I do appreciate them. Today I'll add more birdseed, suet, bread and peanuts.
January 21st, 2011  
Brilliant! Birds and squirrels never play ball when they're supposed to!
January 21st, 2011  
LOL! Oh that made me laugh so much! Good idea though, bet the birds will be back when they get use to him. :)
January 21st, 2011  
they thought it was a scare crow thats why lol
January 21st, 2011  
@shenay Oh no, you're right. LOL I liked it better when I was imagining what your neighbor looked like. :-)
January 21st, 2011  
@marisworld @fluffy OK I need to get a life. Today a two squirrels went near it. We're getting there.
January 21st, 2011  
@maggie2 like the scaresnowcrowman lol
January 21st, 2011  
it was worth the try though :) cute snowman :)
January 21st, 2011  
Ha ha that's so funny, I suppose it kind of works in the same way as a scarecrow! Hope you have flattened him so the birds can return....I think he looks good though :-)
January 21st, 2011  
a great looking snowman none the less
January 21st, 2011  
And he is so smiling and inviting :))
Perhaps they have to use to it at first .
thank you for your kind comments on my site, Margaret!
no, we did not get inside to the Hatshetsup`s palace, a Egyptian man took a photo for me from this chapel of Anubis, we were not allowed to go there perhaps for our own safe.
January 21st, 2011  
hehe thats so funny x
January 21st, 2011  
I love you snowman and the pic. of it
January 21st, 2011  
@pyrrhula @redfl83 Thank you Carole and Pyrrhula for the kind words. I do appreciate them.
January 22nd, 2011  
Very cute :)
January 22nd, 2011  
@indiannie_jones Thanks Annie.
January 22nd, 2011  
Birds don't like it, people do - including me!
January 23rd, 2011  
This is soo cute....I think it's pure magic, I guess the birds and squirrels disagree! Funny story!
January 23rd, 2011  
Best snowman ever. Great pine wig!
January 24th, 2011  
@joannemed @bluemoon @phxjanice Thanks for the kind words. I do appreciate them.
January 24th, 2011  
Ha ha ha that's so funny, you and your creative mind!
Congratulations on your snowman though. He looks so charmling! :-)
January 26th, 2011  
Ha ha! First snowman i've seen with hair! Awesome!!
January 4th, 2012  
@tabbycat I need to get a life. I can't wait until we have enough snow to make this years snowman. It really did scare the squirrels at first.
January 4th, 2012  
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