Astrid: Purple Martin Weathervane

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Nanette
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Hi Astrid,

Do you remember where we got the Purple Martin weathervanes??? I have a friend who is interested in purchasing one.[/img]
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The weathervane is on top of my gourd rack
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Martin Colony History: Started trying to attract purple martins in 2012! It's finally happened in 2017! 5 years!!! ASY male and SY female came May 1st, fledged 5 babies!

That picture is gorgeous!! :)
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Nanette
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Thank you!
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tonyg
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Martin Colony History: 22 year landlord, 14 at current residence..offering 9 racks and a homemade T-8 for 166 total cavities. 160 Pair in 2018 Racks consist of a Deluxe 12, AAA 16, Starburst 16, 2 K-18 Series, Super 24, 2 Gemini, Multi-purpose/two trio’s/4gourds and a T-8..Great hobby to be involved in..

Wow, made in Ks..fifty miles from me...Road Trip!!!! (Thanks Glynn)..
22 year landlord..9 Rack Systems for 2018 and my home built T-8 for a total of 166 cavities..160 pair in 2018 ..SUPER COLONY!!! Love You Bev... Fan of those St. Louis Cardinals!!!!!
Winger
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His name is "Louie" I have one of his weather vanes. My husband is a "woodturner" and we turned it into a piece of "inside" art. The vain is mounted in the center of a beautiful turned burl. The piece is moved around our house depedling on the season. If you want a pic let me know!



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Location: East TX/Lake Sam Rayburn Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject: Christmas Martins

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I wanted to share my "Christmas Martins" with people who I thought would appreciate them.

A delightful gentleman (and now friend) from Kansas made the exquisite weather vane. Thank you Louie! My sweet husband (a wood turner) sacrificed an oak burl just for me as the base.

I had originally intended for this to be the center piece on our patio table. The two pieces together turned out so stunning I think I have just acquired "house martins"!

Wishing you all a happy & healthy New Year!

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Jeff Robinson



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Location: Rogersville, Missouri Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 6:52 pm Post subject:

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Wow Tammy, that's some beautiful work! I might not be the only one interested if your friend were to mass produce those. And your husband really did some fantastic work with the base!!

Happy New Year and best wishes on many succesful Martin Years!
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Gobbler T



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Location: Mississippi / Columbus Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 8:21 pm Post subject:

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What a beautiful piece of craftmanship!

wow!
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razman



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Location: wichita ks Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 10:41 pm Post subject:

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awesome! very cool!
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Fredmyyster



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Location: Tennessee/ Nashville Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:34 am Post subject:

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Very nice !
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ShannonD



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Location: KY/Eddyville Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:26 pm Post subject: martins

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I love it. Wish I had one. Great work.

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dicklaxt



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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:43 pm Post subject:

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Tammy being a turner myself and a Martin Landlord I can really appreciate that project but I sure hate to see that burle get weathered ,tell him nice job.

dick

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Winger



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Location: East TX/Lake Sam Rayburn Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:52 pm Post subject:

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Thank you to all who have responded.

Dick: No need to worry about the burl getting weathered! The decision has been made...the "Martins" are going to "live" inside!

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Location: Delaware/Dover Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:25 pm Post subject:

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Very nice work! Now turn on a daytime chatter CD, sit back and enjoy martins in the off season.
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Winger



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Location: East TX/Lake Sam Rayburn Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:35 pm Post subject:

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Ray,

Thanks for the great idea. Never thought about that. Truly amazing what I have learned on the "Forum" from people like you!

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Nanette
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Thank you All, I found the info. The forum is such a great place to 'chat' with like-minded (bird crazy) people!
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Nanette
Matt F.
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I concur - beautiful photo Nanette!
Thank you for all of your wonderful work with the Martin geolocating project.
Thank your Martins for us also.....8)
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tonyg
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Location: Olpe, KS
Martin Colony History: 22 year landlord, 14 at current residence..offering 9 racks and a homemade T-8 for 166 total cavities. 160 Pair in 2018 Racks consist of a Deluxe 12, AAA 16, Starburst 16, 2 K-18 Series, Super 24, 2 Gemini, Multi-purpose/two trio’s/4gourds and a T-8..Great hobby to be involved in..

Unfortunately Louis passed away and no longer makes these very nice weather vanes..I sent an email and his daughter said he recently passed a way.. :-( ...really would have liked to had one...anyone know who else sells a Martin weathervane??
22 year landlord..9 Rack Systems for 2018 and my home built T-8 for a total of 166 cavities..160 pair in 2018 ..SUPER COLONY!!! Love You Bev... Fan of those St. Louis Cardinals!!!!!
Nanette
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Joined: Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:07 pm
Location: Virginia/Woodbridge

Thank you Matt!
I am so sorry to hear the maker of my lovely weathervane passed away. I feel honored to have a piece of his legacy.
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Nanette
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