The Frog Sprinkler: Cast Your Vote!

January 21, 2013



The previous owners of our home left a few bits and pieces behind, mainly garden ornaments, including this big fella - a frog with a sprinkler emerging from his shoulders.  When we bought the house in 2009, it was right in the middle of a drought and everyone said we would never see rain again, let alone be using sprinklers on our lawns.  Anyway, here we are in 2013 and we have water and we are even allowed to use it!


Now this sprinkler was destined to be donated because it was missing the attachment that made the water sprinkle across the lawn.  Then, because we spend so much time Bunnings, I came across replacement parts for sprinklers and now the sprinkler is functioning once again (thanks to a $2.50 full circle sprinkler thingy). He's not that pretty but he is kinda cool.  So here is where you can help -  I plan on giving the sprinkler a makeover but I'm not sure what colour to go with - do I just keep the sprinkler as is and give him a good scrub and polish or do I go for something really different like gold?  As you know I'm not afraid to wield a spray can so am happy to paint him.  Let me know your choice by voting via the little poll on the right-hand side (above 'Behind the Scenes') - voting closes in 5 days so have your say!



15 comments:

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    1. He's alright for something I found hidden under a tree isn't he?

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  2. can't decide on the colour, white, green or pink would look great :)

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  3. I voted for white. I think I am the only one LOL. Gold is good too. I can see that is the favorite so far :)

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    1. I actually thought white would be more popular!

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  4. I think it's cool!

    You don't come across a frog sprinkler every day - that's for sure!

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    1. This is very true - I've never seen any kind of sprinkler other than a regular one so this was a surprise for sure ;)

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  5. Oh gosh its kind of hidious but in a lovable kind of way! I just remembered years ago I bought my Mum one of those sprinklers but it was a turtle :)
    It has to stay - its full of personality and I actually quite like it just as it is, kind of blends into the grass a bit ...

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    1. I agree there is something slightly creepy about him, especially head on!

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  6. DO NOT LEAVE IT LIKE IT IS.... ewwwww. I live in QLD, and it looks like a dirty, big cane toad. Hideous... It looks positively evil!

    Maybe with a good spray paint :)

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    1. LOL! I'm hoping a coat of paint or 2 will help pretty him up a bit!

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  7. What a cute little leftover house warming gift.. I've never seen a ceramic sprinkler thingy like it!. Gold sounds very cool, I'm partial to a bit of pink as well so that may be my vote... wouldn't it be great if they made a can of gold spray that had that bright metallic Gold Leaf look to it without the price tag? I would buy cans by the crate!. xx Tina

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    1. Yes, that would be awesome! In the meantime I'll have to make do with the can of gold I have (should that be the winning colour of course!)

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  8. I agree with sweetness, he does look like a toad - the kind you run over! I think gold. If he's white, he will look dirty very quick. Have you given him a name yet? Lisa xo

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    1. No name yet, maybe I should have another poll?!

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