I feel that a palm tree is a MUST for a Florida yard. I had several when we lived in South Florida. However, I've discovered that the Tampa area is zone 9, and I won't be able to enjoy the same tropic-loving palms I had before. So, the hunt is on for the Perfect Palm for this colder climate. This week, we were looking for palm trees, and at this nursery, we stumbled upon something even more exciting--a giant chicken.
Look at this lady strutting her stuff. At seven feet tall, she's the biggest chicken I've ever seen!
She's staring right into the camera lens. Look at that smile; why, she's posing!
Many bloggers have shown their rooster and chicken collections while I have had to sit quietly by. You see, I have never had a chicken or a rooster in my home; however, I do keep eggs.
Well, now I think this makes us even. I've decided to "adopt" this gal--at least in pictures. I'm certainly NOT going to lift her up and carry her home!
"B-awk, B-awk, B-awk" (translation: "cluck, cluck, cluck" with a Florida accent) She's content with my decision.
Good morning Sally. Ok, you have started my day with a good laugh. Love that chicken? I think it is a rooster. Laughing again.
ReplyDeleteI need this humor because my humor is in jeopardy. I have a terrible head cold. sigh.
Good luck with finding the right palm tree. Are you looking for a Cassia tree too?
Have a happy day my friend.
Hugs, Jeanne
Very, very funny!
ReplyDeleteThere is a large rooster on our way to Longwood that I never remember in time to take a picture...next time!
It will be the perfect response to your large chicken....lol
Becky K.
I LOVE it!!!! That really is BIG!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a chicken.
ReplyDeleteLOL
Charlotte
I'm the kind of crazy person that would actually put one of those in their yard (backyard that is!) We had a giant cow in our neighborhood in FL and I love it!
ReplyDeleteI have never understood the penchant for decorating with roosters and chickens. The make good eating, but they're not very attractive creatures. That is a humongous one!
ReplyDelete7' tall??? I think you need it for the new house.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a chicken!!!
ReplyDeleteNow girl I loved the giant Roo and would have him in my yard...we have a neighbor that does have one that all painted out and some giant frogs on huge springs I kid you not...I told Len his place is starting to look like disneyland...He has knights in armour,Mountain lions, deers, foxes,moose and this is a beautiful rock castle home with all this stuff out in front...I have been trying to find some Pink flamingos to toss in his yard to complete the look ha ha!! Hope you have a great weekend my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteThat's a chicken!!!
ReplyDeleteWow imagine the egg that we would get!!
No worries in this neck of the wood about palm trees, were surrounded by pine as far as the eye can see in any direction you look at!
Diane
so cute. I love your "rooster post". So you did get to join in the rooster party, just a little late, but well worth it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Most Smiling One, you have crossed over the line to be a real 'chick'. :) Man, she's a big 'un! I love my yard birds, but I think I'll just keep mine inside! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your search for the perfect plants.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a great lead-in to "you know what," Sally! LOL! Loved seeing this. You weren't kidding when you told me it was BIG! LOL!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I'm convinced that a train ran over me yesterday. I am just NOW getting up and about to blog.
Yesterday is a blur.
Sending you much love. I wish we could escape on the back of that chicken for an adventure!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Hi Sally
ReplyDeleteOh that is so interesting about the weather differences and trees etc. even in Florida. I didn't realize that.
Love that chicken..that is a biggg one!
Wow..thank you for suggesting the green beans and pickling..I am going to definately try it. I also like to just put hot pepper flakes into jars of sweet pickles I buy..yum!
have a great day
Judi
Funny one, Sally. Glad you 'found' your chicken... Glad also that you did NOT take her home with you. Wonder what the neighbors would say if you put her in your front yard instead of that perfect palm tree?????? ha ha
ReplyDeleteHope you found your palm tree though.
Hugs,
Betys
Wow...now, that chicken definitely takes the cake!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful big chicken!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to zone 9! No palms in my yard but I do see them around the city. ☺
Wow, Sally, I have lived in the Tampa Bay area for decades and never came across something like that. She looks really heavy...Christine
ReplyDeleteSally, you are so clever in some of things you come up with. This old check is a big one, but looks very stately. Really enjoyed it as usual.
ReplyDeleteshe is the coolest!!! I've never seen one like it before!
ReplyDeleteNow that really is a big chicken, Sally!
ReplyDeleteHello Ms Sally!
ReplyDeleteI love that chicken. If I was shopping, I would talk my husband into buying me that chicken rather than a palm tree!
I also live in Zone 9. We have several King and Queen Palm Trees on our property. We also have another kind of Palm Tree, I don't know what kind they are, but they are over 40 feet tall! They are protected by some Palm Tree Ordinance in our city. LOL
Hope you find the Palms you like!
~Ann
I'd like to see Col. Sanders fry that one. Yes..I would. :).
ReplyDeleteFun post! laurie
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! I am going to be laughing about this for quite some time.
ReplyDeleteYou crack me up!!!
How about a palmetto palm?
Sally, this has to win the prize! I'm one of those ardent fans of roosters and chickens who has many roosting around the house. So I can certainly appreciate this one. I love it! Thanks so much for sharing these photos. 7' tall! Now that is a piece of garden art! ~ Sarah
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