A Whale of a Tale
Back in 2008, we took an old propane tank and turned it into a whale to ride the waves next to the log boom at our cabin. Over the years, riding in the water and rubbing on the logs removed some of his paint and allowed rust to return.
Wayne brought Mr. Whale in to give him a redo. First, the bottom was painted with several coats of primer. Then his painted surface got a touch up. Fortunately, we saved all of the old paint and it was still in good condition.
Once Mr. Whale was finished, he got a boat ride back out to his place of honour on the log boom. There he swims in all seasons, and greets neighbours and visitors (we call them lookie loos) that come in and out of the Hole in the Wall.
Doesn't Mr. Whale look reborn? -- Margy
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That looks pretty cool and great artwork!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, Margy! Love the look and never mind those lookie loos...they're just jealous and very impressed!
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What a neat idea, I'm sure there are lot of lookie loos checking that out.
ReplyDeleteMr. Whale looks terrific. What a grand idea. I'd come be a lookie loo if I saw him floating out there.
ReplyDeleteGreat recycle!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun whale of a tale. Looks great out there on the water. Carver, ABC Wed. Team
ReplyDeleteMR. Whale is a real LOOKER.
ReplyDeleteann
Oh that looks so cool! Great work!
ReplyDeleteWhy does this remind me of the Seattle Seahawks logo?
ReplyDeleteThat's a great tale of a whale. And Mr Whale does look grand.
ReplyDeleteDropping by from the ABC Wed linkup
Thanks all for stopping by and commenting on my W for whale post. I have to be honest, other than some initial drawings, the project and all the painting were done by Wayne. - Margy
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