tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post3310743237466710237..comments2024-03-29T07:05:01.720-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: HELP US FILL THE PIG1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-42330630165410924062013-09-19T23:36:15.809-05:002013-09-19T23:36:15.809-05:00You know, I wasn't sure what kind of candies t...You know, I wasn't sure what kind of candies to put in there if that's what I ended up doing, but I like the idea of mints and gums. Great place in the entry hall too. Thanks!! I"m leaning toward the entryway as something neat to see when someone first comes in. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-17542796490123636912013-09-19T23:31:24.090-05:002013-09-19T23:31:24.090-05:00Now that's another one for something unusual. ...Now that's another one for something unusual. I like that. I'd want to make sure nothing leaks but like you said a succulent wouldn't require much care (i.e. water, etc). Thank you!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-6026398252331747152013-09-19T23:25:26.907-05:002013-09-19T23:25:26.907-05:00Hey, sometimes practical trumps fun, ha. I do hav...Hey, sometimes practical trumps fun, ha. I do have a bowl by the front door and a tray in the bedroom for that kind of stuff but funny thing is, they still end up somewhere else, ha. Maybe the pig would inspire me to keep them in one spot, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-78017218696577014072013-09-19T23:23:52.939-05:002013-09-19T23:23:52.939-05:00Wow, now that is a great link, I LOVE history and ...Wow, now that is a great link, I LOVE history and background of mythology like that. Great AND would have a story. Thanks for sending the link. I might just have to print that out. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-70390128460638356982013-09-19T23:22:50.686-05:002013-09-19T23:22:50.686-05:00Apples are a great idea, thanks!Apples are a great idea, thanks!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-80478525259031446342013-09-19T23:22:24.097-05:002013-09-19T23:22:24.097-05:00It's bigger enough to be too big for change bu...It's bigger enough to be too big for change but not big enough for a lot of fruit but we'll see. Those little hooves are kinda neat huh?1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-49957043410911238392013-09-19T23:21:31.378-05:002013-09-19T23:21:31.378-05:00OK, you know I was thinking of those apple suggest...OK, you know I was thinking of those apple suggestions, but was thinking of the random mouse and maybe being attractive to them. But artificial is a great solution (and lemons would be bright and colorful as well), thanks for all the ideas!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-21838414324073354382013-09-19T23:18:16.019-05:002013-09-19T23:18:16.019-05:00OMG, love the idea of changing it out for the holi...OMG, love the idea of changing it out for the holiday with ornaments and some lights. And a few small pots of bulbs is great too. Thank you!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-21769494390537305622013-09-19T23:17:07.870-05:002013-09-19T23:17:07.870-05:00I think it would hold a few apples. It definitely...I think it would hold a few apples. It definitely has a Fall feeling to it. And I'll get measurements this weekend. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-13363938605324555882013-09-19T23:13:52.670-05:002013-09-19T23:13:52.670-05:00Great ideas! And bread rolls definitely a convers...Great ideas! And bread rolls definitely a conversation piece on the dining table, thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-5486398967239908572013-09-19T23:13:01.637-05:002013-09-19T23:13:01.637-05:00Ha, thank you, I had forgotten about it when it wa...Ha, thank you, I had forgotten about it when it was in storage so it was a nice 'find' when I was cleaning up a few things. I have some other fun things I found that I'll be blogging about soon. Chocolate always comes to mind first, ha. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-10699530746731352792013-09-19T23:11:58.069-05:002013-09-19T23:11:58.069-05:00Wow, see, this is why I ask all my bloggie friends...Wow, see, this is why I ask all my bloggie friends, always such great ideas that I would have never come up with. Thank you!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-53150446277679246902013-09-19T23:11:21.641-05:002013-09-19T23:11:21.641-05:00I forgot to measure! And it's at the farm now...I forgot to measure! And it's at the farm now, ha. I will check this weekend and update the post. I would guess about 14" long? It's not huge but it's not tiny either. I'll get some measurements this weekend. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-24147226669136879752013-09-19T23:10:05.085-05:002013-09-19T23:10:05.085-05:00Dang, another great idea. Now I DO have a large v...Dang, another great idea. Now I DO have a large vintage Ball (or Mason?) Jar that I'm thinking of doing that for but this would be easier. Thanks for the suggestion, that's on my list now, ha.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-76594282650718260942013-09-19T23:08:33.568-05:002013-09-19T23:08:33.568-05:00I like the idea of wrapped candies. You know, my G...I like the idea of wrapped candies. You know, my Grandparents were fond of Brachs, they always had a bowl of those sitting around (though for some reason they never used this pig, ha). Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-62598010491020759302013-09-19T23:06:43.122-05:002013-09-19T23:06:43.122-05:00Oooh, great idea that's thinking outside the b...Oooh, great idea that's thinking outside the box. Never thought about that. Thank you!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-43581298384766343882013-09-19T22:42:24.550-05:002013-09-19T22:42:24.550-05:00I have one that is very similar. I keep it on the...I have one that is very similar. I keep it on the buffet in my entry hallway filled with mints, gums etc...<br />It's very easy to use when walking out of the house or when friends come over and feel like popping a mint.Edytahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03897238340153813749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-23928728491692512842013-09-18T17:36:47.984-05:002013-09-18T17:36:47.984-05:00Here's a totally different idea. Line it with...Here's a totally different idea. Line it with something to protect the wood and fill it with a small plant, preferably a succulent or cactus that doesn't require much watering.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-67099938332419341082013-09-18T16:47:14.790-05:002013-09-18T16:47:14.790-05:00i'd probably have it as a catch-all - change, ...i'd probably have it as a catch-all - change, keys, sunglasses, etc. but that's not very fun. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-28345914578324878572013-09-18T13:19:36.351-05:002013-09-18T13:19:36.351-05:00I suggest small pomegranates, corn (on or off the ...I suggest small pomegranates, corn (on or off the cob), wheat stalks or a sheaf. Here's why:<br /><br />http://www.bartleby.com/196/116.html Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09390522688788784395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-74362404881299333132013-09-18T07:32:13.236-05:002013-09-18T07:32:13.236-05:00ApplesApplesSMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09014206142106416343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-70070738771941745182013-09-17T20:55:25.836-05:002013-09-17T20:55:25.836-05:00If it's small, I'd use it for the change I...If it's small, I'd use it for the change I empty from my pockets before doing laundry. If it's big, maybe fruit? I love the little hooves :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-85816238810383078482013-09-17T20:15:20.085-05:002013-09-17T20:15:20.085-05:00Hmmm...on the dining table use as a bread basket, ...Hmmm...on the dining table use as a bread basket, votive holder, apples/lemons (real or fake). Foyer/entry keyes, wallet, phone. Bedroom; rings, watch.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626678045896424852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-2642947275123179762013-09-17T18:38:41.797-05:002013-09-17T18:38:41.797-05:00How big is it? I'm thinking apples in the fa...How big is it? I'm thinking apples in the fall, glass ball ornaments and a few twinkle lights at holiday time, pots of spring blooming crocus in the spring....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05843681840283587999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-86296441178278637862013-09-17T17:41:10.528-05:002013-09-17T17:41:10.528-05:00Can't tell how large it is from the photos. I...Can't tell how large it is from the photos. If large enough, Autumn filling should include apples! Monsoon Matriarchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476615206392489371noreply@blogger.com