Thursday, January 07, 2016

An Owl in My Pants

     Everyone is familiar with the expression Ants in My Pants but how many have had an owl in their pants? I may just be the exclusive member of a club of one!
    One of my pants had a little hole in it and Miriam jokingly suggested that she repair it by having an owl look out from a cavity. Well, I jumped right on that idea and here is the result.


     Miriam points out that this is not exactly her best work since she had to work inside the pant leg trying not to catch the other side of the leg in the stitching - not exactly the easiest situation apparently.
     I think I may have started a new trend. Don't tell Miriam but I think I am going to get other pants and cut little holes in them. Maybe I'll have a woodpecker next time, perhaps a nuthatch...the possibilities are endless!
     If you feel motivated to use this technique I know of course that you will want to send royalties to Miriam for her brilliant idea.
David M. Gascoigne,
David M. Gascoigne,

I'm a life long birder. My interests are birds, nature, reading, books, outdoors, travel, food and wine.

24 comments:

  1. Sel and Poivre7 January 2016 at 09:33

    I ADORE this! Brilliant!

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  2. JRandSue7 January 2016 at 09:38

    Very smart,it might catch on.
    John.

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  3. Giga7 January 2016 at 10:06

    Great idea and it looks fun and interesting at the same time. Regards.

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  4. Roos7 January 2016 at 12:30

    Hello David, this is so cute!!
    Regards,
    Roos

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  5. Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder8 January 2016 at 00:23

    Dearest David,
    Kudos to Miriam for this cute solution!
    If I were you, no nuthatch nor woodpecker...
    Enjoy it and glad the wind will not make outdoor life 'drafty' with the owl covering the opening!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  6. Bob Bushell8 January 2016 at 04:39

    Ha ha, an Owl in your pants, wonderful.

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  7. Breathtaking9 January 2016 at 03:02

    Hello David!:) Many thanks for your visit. What an absolutely brilliant idea! I may even make a hole in my trousers just so I can sew a bird inside.Still smiling!!:) Have a great weekend!

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  8. Ana Mínguez Corella9 January 2016 at 12:39

    Wow!!! ha. Have a happy weekend!

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  9. Tinie9 January 2016 at 13:03

    Ha ha that's nice David.
    Enjoy your weekend, Tinie greetings

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  10. Germán Ibarra Zorrilla9 January 2016 at 18:27

    David, te deseo lo mejor para este nuevo año, que venga cargado de naturaleza y buenas fotografías. Un fuerte abrazo desde España.

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  11. Stewart M9 January 2016 at 19:30

    That's a nice mend! Of course, you have to hope it does not scare away other birds!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  12. Richard Pegler10 January 2016 at 05:41

    Delightful!! However, you may find that it results in lingering stares at your trouser region!

    I hope you're both having a great weekend - - Richard

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  13. Helma10 January 2016 at 14:14

    Hahahahaha .... really an ingenious solution to the hole in your pants. I love owls as you know, and this is really masterful !! A wonderful start to 2016 with this owl;-)

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  14. Stuart Price11 January 2016 at 07:19

    I'd have gone with a woodpecker..............

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  15. Rajesh11 January 2016 at 14:04

    Nice and interesting.

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  16. Sonja12 January 2016 at 17:57

    It's a wonderful world when we have imagination!

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  17. Phil Slade14 January 2016 at 05:57

    A brilliant idea from Miriam and now it's obvious where the brains of the family lie. This idea opens up possibly endless avenues here in the UK where twitchers might wish to have their best or most recent ticks sewn into their garments. The varied members of the popular titmice family resident here in the UK suggest other pointers to how Miriam can extend her business empire.

    There is no charge for my expert business advice on this occasion.

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,14 January 2016 at 06:55

      She read the first line...and there's no living with her now!

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  18. Noushka15 January 2016 at 05:09

    HAHAHA!!
    I recognize here your sense of humour, both of you! LOL!
    Yes, I want one such pair of pants too, or I'll cry!!!
    Enjoy your weekend and huge hugs :)

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  19. Irma15 January 2016 at 10:08

    Hi David,
    What a great idea to make the pants so.
    Would also like itself.
    Best regards, Irma

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  20. Larry23 January 2016 at 15:57

    That opens up a whole world of possibilities when it comes to jokes but I'll just say good idea and leave it at that.

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  21. Erika24 January 2016 at 10:56

    Fun! Very good.

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  22. Phil Slade30 January 2016 at 11:56

    Lucky you too. Look out for those oversize venomous Central American ants. A sting in your tail if you're not careful.

    Must admire both of our timings though. Flight Sunday - cold,wind and rain back home!!

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