Pond Scum, Ear Wax and Wallpaper

Posted on 2006-Jun-26 at 07:28 - Post Comment

There is a connection between the three.  Here is a picture of our pond:



I think that's Coie up there in the boat.  Anyways, you can't really tell from this picture, but all around the pond there is a very thick nasty smelling pond scum in agressively progressive development.  But I like it.  It's fun to scrape off with a rake.  It's sort of akin to the satisfaction you get from digging in your (or your kids') ear with a Q-tip. 

Yesterday I found out that peeling off hideously ugly wallpaper also produces the same satisfying euphoria.  Me and Emmiko peeled the whole bathroom clear.  It was sort of like picking a scab.... it was impossible to stop until it was all completely removed.  I wish I had a picture of how ugly that wall paper was ---words cannot express.  However, it did match nicely with with avacado green sink, toilet, tub and rug. 

Lastly, poor Coie...there is a story behind this; I'll share next post.

Hey Jen!

Posted by NewHarvestHomestead on 2006-Jun-26 at 07:44 - Link

Thanks for visiting my blog! I love holy moly - with some chips and a little pico de gallo, yum...

Now, didn't your mama every warn you not to pick your scabs? God put them there for a purpose. I do not know the purpose, however, for pond scum - except that it makes a great metaphor for unsavory people.

Blessings!

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Posted by southernbelle on 2006-Jun-26 at 11:02 - Link

I've seen where if you take Barley hay bales and place them around the sides of the pond, underwater, that eventually your pond will be clear as crystal. You have a beautiful pond there! I can also relate to the avocado. I have it in one bathroom and the kitchen! lol

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Posted by Dalyn on 2006-Jun-26 at 11:47 - Link

You are one weird tomatoe.
Good thing you're cute and have a nice personality.
Ear wax? Scab? And you people turn up your noses at goat smells?!
I have to admit, I know what 'cah mean. I peeled the same kind of paper off lots of walls here. Not done yet, either.

You are VERY funny!

Posted by SkippyMom on 2006-Jun-28 at 07:23 - Link

I love the way you managed all three of those to connect ....TOO funnny! Thanks for sharing...(and the post below about the green beans/squash was priceless too!)
Thanks again
Skippy