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Tricked out for the Tropics
As they say, TGIF! And during our latest heat wave, wouldn't you like to trade places with this parrot? I know I would. This tropical marguerita-loving guy is the latest addition to my backyard oasis and just in time for the real heat!
As some of you might remember, awhile back I blogged about the sad death of my beloved rope light Flamingos. They used to stand as party-guards around my pond in the summer.
For those of you who haven’t yet taken the rope light plung, rope lights, unlike regular party lights (i.e. Christmas lights), only have so many hours of use and then they’re done. You can’t just change a bad bulb. And only if it were just one. My experience usually entails a whole section of lights going out at once.
Anyway, after about five years of summer use, and cleverly disguising burned out lights by hiding them behind smaller plants, my Flamingos had too many lights out this year, and I had to say good-bye.
I strung up some different party lights (seen in the photo behind the Flamingos), but it just hasn’t been the same. However, I’m happy to report that thanks to a new shop on the back bay of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, I have a whole new flock of Flamingos!
It’s called Tropical Island Delight, and the good news is that if you’re not planning a vacation to Rehoboth Beach anytime soon, you can visit online at www.tropicalislanddelight.com!
The store specializes in accents and accessories to help make your home or landscape get that "Tropical" vacation feeling. Or, as described on their web site, "Parrotphernalia for Parrotheads! Palm Trees, Lighted Yard Art, Parrot Gifts, Auto Tags, Garden Flags and lot's more. Items in the Tropical Theme."
They also carry a variety of beach towels, doormats, signs, decals, slates and other assorted "Tropical" items (like the boat-bound floating parrot above). So pay them a visit, and get Tricked Out for the Tropics in your oasis. It'll feel even more like a vacation getaway, and won't cost you any gas!
That reminds me, this weekend will be the perfect time to get out my 7-ft. rope light Palm Tree. See you in the Tropics!
As some of you might remember, awhile back I blogged about the sad death of my beloved rope light Flamingos. They used to stand as party-guards around my pond in the summer.
For those of you who haven’t yet taken the rope light plung, rope lights, unlike regular party lights (i.e. Christmas lights), only have so many hours of use and then they’re done. You can’t just change a bad bulb. And only if it were just one. My experience usually entails a whole section of lights going out at once.
Anyway, after about five years of summer use, and cleverly disguising burned out lights by hiding them behind smaller plants, my Flamingos had too many lights out this year, and I had to say good-bye.
I strung up some different party lights (seen in the photo behind the Flamingos), but it just hasn’t been the same. However, I’m happy to report that thanks to a new shop on the back bay of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, I have a whole new flock of Flamingos!
It’s called Tropical Island Delight, and the good news is that if you’re not planning a vacation to Rehoboth Beach anytime soon, you can visit online at www.tropicalislanddelight.com!
The store specializes in accents and accessories to help make your home or landscape get that "Tropical" vacation feeling. Or, as described on their web site, "Parrotphernalia for Parrotheads! Palm Trees, Lighted Yard Art, Parrot Gifts, Auto Tags, Garden Flags and lot's more. Items in the Tropical Theme."
They also carry a variety of beach towels, doormats, signs, decals, slates and other assorted "Tropical" items (like the boat-bound floating parrot above). So pay them a visit, and get Tricked Out for the Tropics in your oasis. It'll feel even more like a vacation getaway, and won't cost you any gas!
That reminds me, this weekend will be the perfect time to get out my 7-ft. rope light Palm Tree. See you in the Tropics!
Labels: decorating, flamingo lights, palm tree lights, parrotheads, parrots, rope lights, tropical island delight, tropical items, tropics
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