The Green Woman by swillinbillyflynn

The Green Woman

We are a very egalitarian household, So, along with our large collection of Greenman ornaments, we also have quite a lot of Greenwomen.

This reminds me of when we had our pagan/gothic/alternative giftshop in Mevagissey. We used to have probably the largest collection of Greenman/Greenwoman items anywhere in the world. In fact, we were quite famous for it. People used to come from far and wide to see/purchase them. Even from other countries all around the world.

We stocked about 500 different Greenman/woman wall plaques, garden ornaments, key rings, t-shirts, books, artworks, fridge magnets, handbags, greetings cards, and just about anything that you could conceivably stick a Greenperson on.

One day a chap came into the shop and was looking at the 100 or so green man wall plaques, displayed on the wall near the till. After a while he looked at me and asked "Are these the only Greenmen you have?" as if we had somehow failed him, with our lack of effort and dedication.

There is obviously just no pleasing some people is there?...... 😁
haha....remember it well :)
November 29th, 2023  
Wow! Impressive image.
November 29th, 2023  
Nicely done image here. Wish I'd have had a chance to see that shop. Ah, well! The greenman collection sounds marvelous!
November 29th, 2023  
ooooh Someshta's sister!
November 29th, 2023  
This is something so new to me, heaven alone knows where I was at the time 🤷🏼‍♀️
November 29th, 2023  
@ludwigsdiana We had the shop for 14 years, but sold up and retired in 2016. :)
November 29th, 2023  
She is a very impressive Greenwoman.
November 29th, 2023  
Nice story and lovely shot.
November 29th, 2023  
Great narrative and capture.Fav😊
November 29th, 2023  
Thanks for this image and the info. It was fascinating to Google it and discover a whole new realm of ideas.
November 29th, 2023  
I live a sheltered life and I’m sorry I don’t know who “Greenman” is? Great shot though.
November 29th, 2023  
@johnfalconer I bet you have at some point had a pint in a pub called "The Greenman". 😁
November 30th, 2023  
Great story and fantastic shot!
November 30th, 2023  
Cool pic!
November 30th, 2023  
November 30th, 2023  
Excellent and hilarious story
December 1st, 2023  
Great story, beautiful green woman. You’re so right about not pleasing some people!
December 4th, 2023  
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