tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post4297741410879686378..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: Whirligigs Are Love In Motion by Sarah J. McNealCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-80724485803617629262015-08-21T05:38:29.285-05:002015-08-21T05:38:29.285-05:00Ashley, I hope you do decide to get one--or more. ...Ashley, I hope you do decide to get one--or more. They are so much fun and they can lift your spirits on a gloomy day. If you decide to read When Love Comes Knocking, I hope you love it. Thank you so much for visiting my blog.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-77099324232819404032015-08-21T05:35:33.686-05:002015-08-21T05:35:33.686-05:00Bev, I know about computer problems for certain. I...Bev, I know about computer problems for certain. I'm glad you're back on line. Goodness, you must have a whirligig! They are so much fun to watch. <br />Thank you for your kind compliments and well wishes, Bev. I appreciate you coming to read my blog.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-53917798846542858982015-08-20T20:11:22.615-05:002015-08-20T20:11:22.615-05:00Great post, Sarah J. I learned so much, and loved ...Great post, Sarah J. I learned so much, and loved the part about George Washington. There is a shop in Grapevine TX that has hand-made standing whirligigs and they are so beautiful spinning in the sunshine. After reading your post, I am determined to get one. I also look forward to reading your book, When Love Comes Knocking. Ashley Kath-Bilskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073164133698225798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-12316581577571743182015-08-20T16:31:52.281-05:002015-08-20T16:31:52.281-05:00Sarah, well better late than never, but I had no c...Sarah, well better late than never, but I had no control over my router going down. So I won't talk about computers--argh! but join you in laughter. Your post was absolutely delightful and more than informative. I've enjoyed watching whiligigs all my life. I had one and it broke, have bought my son one and I've been looking for another for my garden. But I never really thought how or when they came about. And never realized there were so many kind. Fascinating. Thanks for all your great pictures. You must pray for wind or at least a breeze everyday. Happy whirligigging. Wishing much success with your single When Love Comes Knocking. Beverly Wells authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248685758575824289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-37013690455235084852015-08-20T11:47:17.442-05:002015-08-20T11:47:17.442-05:00We learn by our mistakes, Paty.We learn by our mistakes, Paty.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-77373145453729662522015-08-19T19:49:36.423-05:002015-08-19T19:49:36.423-05:00Sorry Sarah! My bad! I had down the third Thursd...Sorry Sarah! My bad! I had down the third Thursday instead of a date. Paty Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257614436422105729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-79792321518384852182015-08-19T09:02:52.874-05:002015-08-19T09:02:52.874-05:00Linda, I do love to see whirligigs that have sever...Linda, I do love to see whirligigs that have several moving parts and lots of color. In Sothern Living Magazine some years back, they did a whole layout on a woodworking artisan who made the most incredible and intricate whirligigs. Some of his whirligigs had several levels on which something was moving...just the greatest work. I also saw some giant whirligigs as big as bill boards. One was a dad holding his child while the child attempted to swim--the kid's arms whirled in the wind. No matter what dismal things are going on in the world, when I see a colorful whirligig moving on a breeze, my cares are blown away.<br />Thank you so much for visiting my blog and commenting, Linda..Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-2417644522942452482015-08-19T07:41:57.191-05:002015-08-19T07:41:57.191-05:00Thanks for the post on whirlgigs. From so simple t...Thanks for the post on whirlgigs. From so simple to so elaborate, but all for fun!<br />Linda Hubalekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720726064455839808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-74475391585433863902015-08-18T16:52:20.299-05:002015-08-18T16:52:20.299-05:00Celia, is there anything you can't do? LOL I r...Celia, is there anything you can't do? LOL I remember my dad showing me how to make the button whirligig, but I have no idea how to do it now. I had to giggle at "stinkers". You slay me.<br />I really appreciate you visiting my blog. You're so supportive. Thank you.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-52003277635892279292015-08-18T16:31:50.127-05:002015-08-18T16:31:50.127-05:00My goodness! You are a master at knowing about Whi...My goodness! You are a master at knowing about Whirl-a-gigs. Guess what? I made them with buttons for my grandsons when they were little, and they'd play and play with them. All that time, I had no idea they were Whirl-a-Gigs! But the process and the playing kept the little stinkers entertained for a couple of days. Wow. I love the fact that I know about a whirl-a-gig!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-27999570871055534752015-08-18T16:12:08.947-05:002015-08-18T16:12:08.947-05:00Cindy, aren't they neat? They'll life your...Cindy, aren't they neat? They'll life your spirits when you're feeling blue. Get you some! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-70823095797240445132015-08-18T13:54:48.900-05:002015-08-18T13:54:48.900-05:00How fun! I believe I need one for my garden now!How fun! I believe I need one for my garden now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13610092108517350654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-20789203356581881062015-08-18T09:50:03.180-05:002015-08-18T09:50:03.180-05:00Caroline, I have thought so many times how I would...Caroline, I have thought so many times how I would love to learn how to make these whirligigs. Even if it took a while to make one, wow, what fun it would be. Like I need another hobby. LOL Do you still have some of the whirligigs your cousin made?Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-42065741564194061592015-08-18T09:01:09.022-05:002015-08-18T09:01:09.022-05:00What a fun post, Sarah. My late cousin built whirl...What a fun post, Sarah. My late cousin built whirligigs--just one type and very elaborate and time consuming to build.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.com