June 17, 2012

Flamingo croquet...

Josie's birthday flamingos have found a new purpose!  Croquet!

We recently purchased this lovely vintage croquet set and it was missing a few wickets. 


 
No problem.  Our plastic flamingos have adjustable legs, just the right size for a few croquet balls.

 


I'm guessing the "official" rules of croquet don't include flamingos.

Did everyone have a happy Father’s Day?
We certainly did. 
    
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18 comments:

  1. JodeeJune 17, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Too cute! Hope you had a great weekend!

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  2. Tammy's in LoveJune 17, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    As I recall, there are flamingos involved in Disney's Alice in Wonderland movie croquet game!!!

    Our lawn flamingo has also had an Easter basket over his neck, a bundle tied in a baby blanket tied to him (neighbor's baby) and patriotic garland strung on him... Versatile right!?

    Tammy

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  3. NanaDianaJune 17, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    LOL- My gosh-that is hysterical. We used to have a "thing" about flamingos in our family and were always "planting them" on each other's lawns to see how long it would be before they noticed they were there!;>)

    We got our croquet set out today but didn't play...darn it- and I so love croquet-xo Diana

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  4. vivianJune 18, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    just like in alice in wonderland! what fun. I want to play too! I have a crochet set somewhere, weve never used it. maybe Torry pie would like to try it out this summer.
    have a great day kim!
    xoxo

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  5. LynnJune 18, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    I love that and it reminds me of Alice in Wonderland when they use the flamingos to hit the balls!! I would love to be a guest at your home, your family always looks like that are having a wonderful time!
    Hugs,
    Lynn

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  6. My Vintage MendingJune 18, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Use what you have on hand...very crafty. I would guess you had no problems asking Josie to play. We have played crochet for years. Very competitive household! Smiles...Renee

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  7. HeatherJune 18, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    How very cute!

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  8. craftylesJune 18, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I love it. Use what you have. They should invent flamingo croquet-so much cuter than regular wickets!

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  9. vintage greyJune 18, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    How fun! The flamingos work perfectly! Wishing you a beautiful Monday! xo Heather

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  10. Cheryl G.June 18, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Lots of fun!
    I think there might be an addendum to the rule books!

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  11. DearHelenHartmanJune 18, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    OMC (OH MY CROQUETTE) I totally want to play flamingo croquette.

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  12. JanetJune 18, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    What a really fun idea!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  13. NellieJune 18, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    I love to play croquet! Flamingo wickets would add to the appeal!

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  14. DonnaJune 18, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    How fun, Kim! Now that's ingenuity!

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  15. GardenOfDaisiesJune 18, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    LOL!!! Fun solutions to the missing wickets problem.

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  16. KJ@letsgoflyakiteJune 19, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    I immediately thought of the scene from Alice in Wonderland! very cute - I wish we had a large lawn to play croquet. It's such a fun activity.

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  17. Pam KesslerJune 19, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    You are using the croquet set!!!! I am so jealous. Great idea to get double duty out of the pink girls.

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  18. Life in RehabJuly 2, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I'm pretty sure flamingos are a MUST in Wonderland croquet!

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