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Posted by gardenergirl on July 25, 2006, at 16:24:11
I'm so excited about this I just had to show it off. I've wanted a Buddha statue for my garden for a long time, but it's never been in my budget. This one was really really inexpensive at Olde Time Pottery.
Happy dance! (nice to be doing that about something)
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/gardenergirl88/detail?.dir=/4490re2&.dnm=6b28re2.jpg&.src=ph
gg, who's resurfacing after going through a nasty depressive episode
Posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 16:39:53
In reply to New garden statue, posted by gardenergirl on July 25, 2006, at 16:24:11
I love it!
And I'm glad the episode is passing.
Posted by llrrrpp on July 25, 2006, at 16:49:15
In reply to Re: New garden statue » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 16:39:53
your buddha is beautiful. I hope you feel inner peace like he does. He's meditating. I think the style is kind of Khmer, but I'm not sure. Very tasteful :)
-ll
Posted by Gabbi~G on July 25, 2006, at 19:28:39
In reply to New garden statue, posted by gardenergirl on July 25, 2006, at 16:24:11
> I'm so excited about this I just had to show it off. I've wanted a Buddha statue for my garden for a long time, but it's never been in my budget.
Oh it's beautiful!My first thought was "Oh I want one too, for when I have a garden"
Then I thought.. "Wait, the Dalai Lama says 'unhappiness stems from desire'"
Then I wondered how they get around it when they want a new Buddha for their temple?
Then I giggled.
This one was really really inexpensive at Olde Time Pottery.
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> gg, who's resurfacing after going through a nasty depressive episode
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Posted by ClearSkies on July 25, 2006, at 19:54:56
In reply to New garden statue, posted by gardenergirl on July 25, 2006, at 16:24:11
How lovely and serene. I want to curl up beside him.
I'm sorry you've been having a hard time. Me too.
Posted by annierose on July 25, 2006, at 20:39:13
In reply to New garden statue, posted by gardenergirl on July 25, 2006, at 16:24:11
I like him very much.
He's cute. And your flowers are absolutely gorgeous too!!
I'm sorry you were feeling blue. It always feels good to get to the other side.
Posted by Phillipa on July 25, 2006, at 22:08:56
In reply to Re: New garden statue » gardenergirl, posted by annierose on July 25, 2006, at 20:39:13
gg Beautiful!!!!!We have an olde time pottery here too. Maybe I'll copy you!!!!! And I really have missed you. Love Phillipa
Posted by AuntieMel on July 26, 2006, at 17:40:35
In reply to New garden statue, posted by gardenergirl on July 25, 2006, at 16:24:11
Posted by gardenergirl on July 27, 2006, at 15:17:07
In reply to Re: New garden statue » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on July 25, 2006, at 16:39:53
Thanks, me too. Getting there, anyway. Lots of little things are adding up to bigger stress, though. Drats.
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on July 27, 2006, at 15:18:53
In reply to Re: New garden statue, posted by llrrrpp on July 25, 2006, at 16:49:15
> your buddha is beautiful. I hope you feel inner peace like he does.
Thanks. I'm trying.
> He's meditating. I think the style is kind of Khmer, but I'm not sure. Very tasteful :)
I'm not sure, either. I do know that the position of the hands means something. I should find a small, dry spot I can sit on to hang out there with him. :)
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on July 27, 2006, at 15:26:55
In reply to Re: New garden statue » gardenergirl, posted by Gabbi~G on July 25, 2006, at 19:28:39
> Oh it's beautiful!
Thanks. :^D
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> My first thought was "Oh I want one too, for when I have a garden"
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> Then I thought.. "Wait, the Dalai Lama says 'unhappiness stems from desire'"
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> Then I wondered how they get around it when they want a new Buddha for their temple?You just crack me up so much. I love it!
Being the worrier that I am, I asked my husband if he thought anyone might steal it. His reply, "Can anyone really steal the Buddha?" I said, "As long as no one meets him on the road..." ;)
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> Then I giggled.Me too.
Take care,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on July 27, 2006, at 15:28:26
In reply to Re: New garden statue » gardenergirl, posted by ClearSkies on July 25, 2006, at 19:54:56
Thanks. I'll find us two mats and a good bug spray, and we can curl up and soak up all the peace.
((((clearskies))))
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on July 27, 2006, at 15:32:03
In reply to Re: New garden statue » gardenergirl, posted by annierose on July 25, 2006, at 20:39:13
> I like him very much.
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> He's cute. And your flowers are absolutely gorgeous too!!Thanks. I added the flower pics a bit later. I'm really enjoying my garden this year despite the heat, humidity, and increase in pests and diseases. They represent learning opportunities, right?
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> I'm sorry you were feeling blue. It always feels good to get to the other side.Thanks. I agree. I owe you a few email replies. Sorry my feeling poopy has gotten in the way of that. But I was glad to hear from you. I may be coming out your way in early Sept. I'll keep you posted and keep my fingers crossed that you'll be in town.
Take care,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on July 27, 2006, at 15:33:09
In reply to Re: New garden statue, posted by Phillipa on July 25, 2006, at 22:08:56
Thanks Phillipa. I'd never been to that store before, though I've wanted to. Their advertisements always caught my eye. Great prices!
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on July 27, 2006, at 15:36:08
In reply to Re:Very, very cool. Is it old?? (nm) » gardenergirl, posted by AuntieMel on July 26, 2006, at 17:40:35
Thanks. It's made to look old. It seems like a cast concrete mix with paint or some other kind of pigments, and it's hollow inside... which is good, because it's not too heavy. :)
They had a few different sizes. I think this was the medium one. The large was pretty inexpensive, too, but the scale seemed off for where I wanted to put it.
gg
Posted by Kath on July 28, 2006, at 14:53:08
In reply to New garden statue, posted by gardenergirl on July 25, 2006, at 16:24:11
What a very beautiful statue.
Glad you're resurfacing.
:-) Kath
Posted by littleone on August 1, 2006, at 21:15:03
In reply to New garden statue, posted by gardenergirl on July 25, 2006, at 16:24:11
It's so nice to see your name again. I thought you were tied up with work, I didn't realise you were feeling badly. I'm sorry. But it sounds like you're getting your mojo back now.
Your statue is very cool and I loved having a sticky beak at your other flower pickies. Especially your cherry tree garden. It's so pretty. I hope it brings a smile to your face.
I've printed out your cherry tree garden to put in my comfort book. I hope that's okay. If it isn't, I won't use it.
I find it really soothing to take photos of things in my garden. I hope it helped you too.
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