... and memory fades too.
Even mine.
Yesterday, I said that this birdhouse had been hanging for 15 years. I was wrong. I got my nifty calculator out and did some 'new' math. On further review, I think it was at least 22 years, and J- added all the unique decorations: wristwatches, bottle caps and locks. I do remember that there were multiple watches nailed to the front, so years and the elements have taken a bit of toll. We nailed at least 3 up there. I remember that. Also, on closer examination: ever seen the Lifetime Channel's show, Hoarders? It a show that tracks adults who over 20 to 30 years or so NEVER throw anything out. They collect loads of stuff they 'really need' and keep it forever. Raccoons, rats and other varmints take up residence too. I guess you've never lived until you've lived in an actual dump with rats scurrying about and feces everywhere. Both human and rat. How do they breath? I'll pass. Thank you! Anyway I thought of this show when I saw that the birdhouse is filled, wall to wall, with nesting material. Probably mice, or birds, or both.
There is an old Maine license plate covering the roof.
So it hasn't deteriorated much and fallen.
I have neglected my duty though.
I'm pretty good at cleaning out my birdhouses.
Shame on me.
The birdhouse is 15 feet or so above the ground.
That's my excuse.
Don't want any 'surprises' doin' any high-tension work.
Looks a little like a birdhouse on skis . . . which probably is appropriate considering the winters up there. :-)
ReplyDeleteThere's a horder in my area. A really sad story. No one has been able to help him. Ever. He inherited a house and some money a few yeas back, but it is all gone now. I usually see him as he looks for crap in dumpsters.
ReplyDeletei have a few i've hung and never touched again. sadly, the birds sort of feel the same way and don't want to re-use them after a season or two.
ReplyDeleteI like the "worn" look!
ReplyDeleteFound art, for the birds. Classy place.
ReplyDeleteIt is a survivor!
ReplyDeleteWe have an older gentleman in the neighbourhood who hoards junk in his car. All the seats are piled with stuff up to the windows, The dash is covered and even around the gas pedal & brake there is junk. I don't know where he lives but it must be the same. I'm not even sure if the car is driven anymore.
That's quite an eccentric, well used birdhouse!
ReplyDeleteIf you climb up to that mess (very interesting mess) you might want to carry a weapon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the request fulfillment. My mother had birdhouses hanging all over the place. I cringed every time I touched one because there were so dirty. After her death I took them all down and burned them. Most of them were filled with wasps! I am a minimalist. No hoarding around here. In fact I throw things away and then discover four weeks later I should have kept it!
ReplyDeleteAn artist must live there.
ReplyDeleteI would have never imagined that license plates and watches were materials for birdhouses... This is a masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a skiing birdhouse! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful! I love that it has been there so long. If you do decide to clean it out, be careful!
ReplyDeleteOur 'remembrys' aren't always what we remember.
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My reaction is the same as Ciel--looks like the birdhouse is skiing in the sky.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely skiing. I have great respect for the folks who find an old license plate and see a roof. It would never occur to me.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely skiing. I have great respect for the folks who find an old license plate and see a roof. It would never occur to me.
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