tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post3260715055444666661..comments2024-03-28T21:10:52.795+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: SkywhaleElephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-90018454243118030862013-06-12T13:44:26.081+10:002013-06-12T13:44:26.081+10:00Snowbrush: No - you can keep Oprah. I prefer our...Snowbrush: No - you can keep Oprah. I prefer our whale.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-62073027344981179672013-06-12T13:26:01.213+10:002013-06-12T13:26:01.213+10:00Would you trade her for Oprah?Would you trade her for Oprah?Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-65752423414620357752013-06-12T09:49:02.987+10:002013-06-12T09:49:02.987+10:00Pia K: You are not alone. Lots of people hate he...Pia K: You are not alone. Lots of people hate her. Some think that she is a waste of money and shouldn't exist. I adore quirkiness and am happy to welcome her into my world.<br />Canberra is modern - and in half an hour you can quite easily get from one side to the next. Lots of its architecture doesn't appeal to me, but I love the green space and the proximity of our native wildlife. Sports mad? Not me.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-44845226929564085402013-06-12T09:25:32.694+10:002013-06-12T09:25:32.694+10:00i have to say my feelings about its appearance are...i have to say my feelings about its appearance are VERY mixed, the boob bit isn't very appealing at all. but i do get the idea somehow, even if it doesn't appeal visually. and i love its quirkiness.<br /><br />i've recently enjoyed the british reality show "phil down under" about a british real estate agent hunting houses for brits moving to australia. every episode revolves around a particular city and canberra was one of them. i got the impression that its very modern, short distances to get from one side to the other, lots of water, lakes and green areas and inhabited with people mad about sports. and yes, one british family who'd moved there many years ago owned a balloon company and did very well from it:)Pia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519694952785489099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-60662987296475132552013-05-30T06:19:41.424+10:002013-05-30T06:19:41.424+10:00Ron Dudley: So do I. Lots. There should be more...Ron Dudley: So do I. Lots. There should be more quirkiness (much more) in this world.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-90816511401333614992013-05-29T23:11:19.953+10:002013-05-29T23:11:19.953+10:00That's one helluva balloon. I like her!That's one helluva balloon. I like her! Ron Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666110917264429897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-52802021794052139252013-05-29T12:03:19.224+10:002013-05-29T12:03:19.224+10:00Laloofah: Skywhale is still dividing the communit...Laloofah: Skywhale is still dividing the community here. I don't find her beautiful - but I love that she was created and, like you, really appreciate that 'nature is not necessarily for us'. I think more of us should remember that. I am thrilled that you appreciate her more after finding out more about her. Many of her fiercest critics here haven't seen her. Which is sad. For them. And yes, incandescent and balloons is an 'uncomfortable' mix.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-82595952556313902122013-05-29T10:17:07.869+10:002013-05-29T10:17:07.869+10:00Well, I must say I love the artist's quote, es...Well, I must say I love the artist's quote, especially agreeing with her last line, <i>"nature is not necessarily 'for us'. It just 'is' and we're just lucky enough to be around to see it.'"</i> Judging from the way she talks about her, it seems that Skywhale has become very real to her (makes me think of The Velveteen Rabbit!) I don't see a whale at all (except in size), but a turtle or parrot, though that's probably unfair - she is a creature that's unique and probably shouldn't be compared to "real" critters (though it's human nature to do that!) And though I love the whimsical, creative idea of her, I have to admit that the execution hasn't won me over. While I love that she very much represents the feminine, life-giving abundance, "Mother Earth" qualities, the 10 pendulous breasts coming off her back and behind are just too odd, large, and numerous and upstage the rest of her (especially her benevolent, patient-looking face). Though I must say, I love how luminous they look with the sunlight shining through them! (I'd say "incandescent," but that's probably not a word you want to use around a hot air balloon!) ;-)<br /><br />I wish you'd gotten a chance to ride her - but maybe another opportunity will come along! We'll all be rooting for you! Thanks for getting these photos and sharing them, along with the additional information. I can truly say I appreciate her more now than I did when you first shared a photo of her! Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-59934596491381019962013-05-27T06:47:13.443+10:002013-05-27T06:47:13.443+10:00Ms. CrankyPants: She makes me smile too. Rather ...Ms. CrankyPants: She makes me smile too. Rather a lot.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-63215462297457695532013-05-27T06:46:40.201+10:002013-05-27T06:46:40.201+10:00Pam;): Thank you. Sometimes thinking is too hard...Pam;): Thank you. Sometimes thinking is too hard though.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-85969651965020552772013-05-26T22:22:09.934+10:002013-05-26T22:22:09.934+10:00Those photos made me laugh (in a good way). She is...Those photos made me laugh (in a good way). She is so fun!Ms. CrankyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-31198934830352125262013-05-25T19:56:37.628+10:002013-05-25T19:56:37.628+10:00I like the way you think ~:) have a wonderful day!...I like the way you think ~:) have a wonderful day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-40365722612104597392013-05-25T15:35:18.420+10:002013-05-25T15:35:18.420+10:00Ann ODyne: The Parliamentarians would call her th...Ann ODyne: The Parliamentarians would call her the Hindenboob. Fortunately she flies better than that.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-80673544848418059342013-05-25T14:29:26.162+10:002013-05-25T14:29:26.162+10:00She's a whale-sized turtle and quite fantastic...She's a whale-sized turtle and quite fantastic. I love that she has VH-100 rego, and we all need to watch her FaceBuck page or <a href="https://twitter.com/theskywhale_" rel="nofollow">Twitter @theskywhale_</a> because she will tell us when to watch the Melbourne sky soon.<br />In Parliament they called her the HindenboobAnn ODynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159263330547329077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-77762388737649804452013-05-25T09:20:11.204+10:002013-05-25T09:20:11.204+10:00Gary: Thank you - and a wonderful smiling weekend...Gary: Thank you - and a wonderful smiling weekend to you, to Penny and to Tristan. She is fascinating isn't she? It was wonderful to watch her inflated and take to the sky. Or I thought so...Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-57792719468522908602013-05-25T08:39:54.615+10:002013-05-25T08:39:54.615+10:00Wow, I'm not sure what to make of Skywhale. I...Wow, I'm not sure what to make of Skywhale. I do find it fascinating and it must of been quite the spectacle to observe. Canberra certainly knows how to celebrate. On Vancouver's centennial year of 1986, they had the World's Fair, Expo 86. Skywhale is most unique, a Skywhale of an idea.<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend, dear friend.<br /><br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-50139276854573877152013-05-24T15:37:58.025+10:002013-05-24T15:37:58.025+10:00My Inner Chick: She is stunning isn't she? Q...My Inner Chick: She is stunning isn't she? Quirky and a delight.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-52474499123045923802013-05-24T09:01:46.821+10:002013-05-24T09:01:46.821+10:00b r i l l i a n t.
I just love this! Xxxxxb r i l l i a n t.<br /><br />I just love this! XxxxxMy Inner Chickhttp://myinnerchick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-5656819208525578992013-05-24T08:32:31.239+10:002013-05-24T08:32:31.239+10:00Susan Kane: Huge smiles here too. She is 'so...Susan Kane: Huge smiles here too. She is 'something else'. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-64491496576305576952013-05-24T08:31:55.772+10:002013-05-24T08:31:55.772+10:00ZielonaMila: Thank you.ZielonaMila: Thank you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-46029930877235510232013-05-24T08:31:29.807+10:002013-05-24T08:31:29.807+10:00persiflage: And it is a good place. It is very d...persiflage: And it is a good place. It is very different to any of the other capitals and I think it has a charm all of its own. And yes, sometimes it does feel that the other states can only think in a territorial way.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-17022010054009526222013-05-24T08:29:54.159+10:002013-05-24T08:29:54.159+10:00Pam;): I am always happy to make you smile.Pam;): I am always happy to make you smile.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-80819217641505919852013-05-24T05:55:12.643+10:002013-05-24T05:55:12.643+10:00This leaves me speechless, with a huge smile. This leaves me speechless, with a huge smile. Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-51705315305138687302013-05-23T22:00:15.955+10:002013-05-23T22:00:15.955+10:00Fantastic post, wonderful photos:) GreetingsFantastic post, wonderful photos:) GreetingsZielonaMilahttp://www.trasa-rowerowa.cba.plnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-77716034324068093952013-05-23T21:24:21.620+10:002013-05-23T21:24:21.620+10:00I am glad you are celebrating the centenary of Can...I am glad you are celebrating the centenary of Canberra's foundation. It is worth celebrating. The federating states could not agree that the national capital should be Sydney or Melbourne, and ever since the constitutional agreement that it should be in NSW, disgruntled people have been whinging. Those of us who moved to Canberra, perforce, took the national perspective, and we all managed to create a good place. Are the people of Canberra alone in considering the welfare of the whole nation? sometimes I think so.persiflagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161607100227748374noreply@blogger.com