Tuesday, June 21, 2011

ABC Wednesday: W is for Whimsical Weathervanes


The folk art museum in Colonial Williamsburg, VA has wonderfully whimsical weathervanes.
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Some of the weathervanes include wire that will whirl with the wind.
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I wouldn't mind the weathervane with the horse and cart that includes wheels.
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I wouldn't be surprised to see the fish weathervanes at a coastal house. The workmanship is amazing to me and I think some may be made of wrought iron.
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Well, I think that's all the W's I can work into this post. Click for the home of ABC Wednesday.
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21 comments:

  1. IndraniJune 21, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    W for Wonderful!
    Wonderful pictures for the meme. :)

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  2. anemonenJune 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Lovely thanks for sharing this.

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  3. JingleJune 21, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    the word wheels make
    one feel dynamic.
    what perfect shots.

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  4. Sylvia KJune 21, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Wonderful indeed, Carver! Terrific captures for the W Day! I love them! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  5. KarenJune 21, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Great photos Carver! I love weathervanes.

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  6. Roger Owen GreenJune 21, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I remember this!
    We went to Colonial Williamsburg a couple years ago. Great place.


    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  7. EG CameraGirlJune 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I want to visit this museum! Wonderful posy, Carver.

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  8. TesJune 21, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Lovely photos, carver! Enjoyed looking at each one! :)

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  9. Kay L. DaviesJune 21, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    What wonderful weathervanes. I've always loved them, but have never had one. I think the prairie wind would whip one off our house.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  10. MerylJune 21, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    WOW!!! I want me the airplane or ferris wheel ones! Great post.

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  11. KateJune 21, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    A wonderful collection of weathervanes. I prefer the horse and carriage, too.

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  12. ChrisJJune 21, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    These are wonderful. I would love to have a closer look.

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  13. Tumblewords:June 21, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Fascinating, aren't they? I was thinking about weathervanes the other day - years ago, I bought one as a gift - it was a rowboat with fishermen who reeled and cast their lines. I wonder if it still exists.

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  14. HildredJune 21, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    A great collection Carver, - thanks for sharing it. Our neighbour has a small windmill that encourages dreaming as it sifts around in the wind while I have morning coffee.

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  15. Cezar and LéiaJune 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    wow very interesting museum!I would love to visit there.Your pictures are wonderful and your idea about this theme as well!
    hugs
    Léia

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  16. Maria's SpaceJune 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    That is pretty cool.
    Love those cool weathervanes

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  17. nonizamboniJune 22, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I think weathervanes are so compelling--and leave it to Williamsburg to do them up with class! Great post!

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  18. janeJune 22, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Great W post I love those weathervanes especially the horse and carriage - we love wrought iron work overhere and have quite a few bits around our garden

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  19. Chubskulit RoseJune 22, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Those are really neat!

    Would love you to peek at my ABC. You are welcome to come by anytime, have a nice day!

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  20. NicoleJune 22, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    A wickedly wonderful 'w'ariety :D!
    Amazing to see what people come up with!

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  21. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪June 24, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    The second one is unusual, a bit like a dream chaser.

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