tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post2355878388957772690..comments2024-03-10T01:02:47.444-06:00Comments on The Polohouse: Jockeying AroundAlison @ The Polohousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158070644111719007noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-3384125468422369362012-09-26T07:40:05.060-05:002012-09-26T07:40:05.060-05:00You better not tell me you were at Junk Bonanza on...You better not tell me you were at Junk Bonanza on Friday......<br /><br />~Bliss~Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477357780866991562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-37501758033887488032012-09-26T06:42:53.346-05:002012-09-26T06:42:53.346-05:00Alison what a great find. I would leave them just ...Alison what a great find. I would leave them just the way they are.<br />I'm sure you will put them to good use. LindaLinda https://www.blogger.com/profile/16180202773147549907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-73748504597362944052012-09-25T23:27:40.067-05:002012-09-25T23:27:40.067-05:00I say put him at the front! You might want to spr...I say put him at the front! You might want to spray him with something to preserve and protect him. Hmmm.. what to put on his ring...maybe a cat or dog hangin like they tried to jump through it and got hung up....or maybe find a yard dog and put a leash on him and attach it to the ring...or maybe a horse attached by a rein!Rose Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180873324576064516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-74448921913813691962012-09-25T21:51:09.958-05:002012-09-25T21:51:09.958-05:00Oh, I'll bet you had a blast! I say put him b...Oh, I'll bet you had a blast! I say put him by the front door. I'll get in my car tomorrow (a Girl's gotta pack) and should be in your neighborhood in about three days, for pick-up! Don't want you hurting your back. I'll bring the fork lift! What am I talking about!? I don't drive a forklift! Furniture dolly, with a ramp like the gardeners use might work! Trial and error.Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01566967029105521709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-67759403544525807932012-09-25T20:12:47.338-05:002012-09-25T20:12:47.338-05:00Well I'm new to your blog and loving it! But ...Well I'm new to your blog and loving it! But I love the unexpected use in the powder room! Maybe you could seal it for safety-sake!<br />I miss getting to shop Hunt & Gather, you lucky thing! I never got out of there unscathed, and have some incredible finds to prove it!<br />CatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-55799145402147107292012-09-25T19:16:53.370-05:002012-09-25T19:16:53.370-05:00Glad you found your little guy again. My jockey lo...Glad you found your little guy again. My jockey loves it outside, never know when he'll need to hold a horse! He (and I) vote for outside with a lantern.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-751807260895033462012-09-25T18:51:56.379-05:002012-09-25T18:51:56.379-05:00Love him! I have been trying to find a "reas...Love him! I have been trying to find a "reasonable" old Cavalier. Jockos are easier to find - and cheaper. Check Ebay too. <br /><br />I have a new cement one but the old ones are the best. <br />Inside!!!! Then find another to go outdoors. Let this guy enjoy the winter inside. move him out for spring if you need to.sega61https://www.blogger.com/profile/00905858668498941635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-58197336539216058572012-09-25T18:33:37.234-05:002012-09-25T18:33:37.234-05:00He is a charmer for certain. Your heart must have...He is a charmer for certain. Your heart must have gone pitter-pat when you saw him waiting for you.<br /><br />I vote for the powder room.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535622044396271722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-13215042429008365002012-09-25T18:09:27.670-05:002012-09-25T18:09:27.670-05:00He would look good at the front door, and whimsica...He would look good at the front door, and whimsical in the Loo...<br />Which ever way he is a fabulous piece to look at.<br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-14870726200227970242012-09-25T18:06:02.488-05:002012-09-25T18:06:02.488-05:00Alison,
I love this guy. I think he's great o...Alison,<br />I love this guy. I think he's great on your front porch until the first frost then I'd move him into the powder room where he can work for his shelter by holding towels.<br />KarenGarden, Home and Partyhttp://gardenhomeandparty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-17879840384822237222012-09-25T17:52:58.385-05:002012-09-25T17:52:58.385-05:00i love the idea of having him inside because this ...i love the idea of having him inside because this is so unexpected.<br /><br />he was meant to be yours--how cool. visit soon.<br /><br />i am in sunny arizona at the moment and sending you smiles.<br /><br />michelemichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147970920141315262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-38779213006855224992012-09-25T15:39:39.117-05:002012-09-25T15:39:39.117-05:00Oh what a great find...I have always admired them....Oh what a great find...I have always admired them..representing horse farms...with colors and patterns depicting that particular farm...I love it...My vote?..I think it would be wonderful piece to welcome all who enter your beautiful home...holding a lantern, guiding the way...Shirley@Housepitality Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945881622303698087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-65952298622120684572012-09-25T15:38:30.628-05:002012-09-25T15:38:30.628-05:00I think I need to see the powder room and the fron...I think I need to see the powder room and the front door where he would go? Can't decide till I see the actual spots you have chosen. Too many things to consider, size, shape, style of area. Help us out with 2 pictures please. Powder room and stoop.<br />Cheers,<br />Melinda BennettAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-66079644286004699742012-09-25T15:23:33.880-05:002012-09-25T15:23:33.880-05:00Hi Alison, Yes, I've done that to many times! ...Hi Alison, Yes, I've done that to many times! Love the idea of this guy outside surrounded by glorious mums this fall! Actually love the idea of the powder room too. Either way show up what you decide. I know it will be gorgeous.<br /><br />~Emily<br />The French HutchThe French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-50949885122916215202012-09-25T14:42:59.402-05:002012-09-25T14:42:59.402-05:00i vote for the front porch. i know it is popular t...i vote for the front porch. i know it is popular to use things in unconventional places but i vote for tradition. he will look right at home waiting for the reins and i know you will "dress" him up for all seasons. your style is always spot on. i'm glad he was patiently waiting on you to return and take hime home. LynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-54670765249217476232012-09-25T13:11:03.861-05:002012-09-25T13:11:03.861-05:00I vote for the porch. Mightn't it be a tad cr...I vote for the porch. Mightn't it be a tad creepy having a little man in the powder room? ;)Sweet Posy Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915541210527642552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-10372587689580915712012-09-25T09:56:17.103-05:002012-09-25T09:56:17.103-05:00Oh bring the poor guy inside. How whimsy it would ...Oh bring the poor guy inside. How whimsy it would be to have him hand you your towel! Glad he waited a year for you and went home with you!Ann@A Sentimental Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521312649204476924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-65935339567490593632012-09-25T09:10:21.471-05:002012-09-25T09:10:21.471-05:00I say a little guy like this needs to be appreciat...I say a little guy like this needs to be appreciated in several places. First on the front porch with fall mums - maybe on the dining room buffet for Thanksgiving holding a menu card, then on the Christmas tour holding fresh greens. January, he can rest in the powder room! Too too cute not to enjoy in many spots! Susan at Romancing the HomeSusan Hawthornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02761372136294470984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-91915348854972928372012-09-25T08:59:12.205-05:002012-09-25T08:59:12.205-05:00OMG, either place would be perfect for your home. ...OMG, either place would be perfect for your home. Powder room would be very unexpected for sure.Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-78441273617412064142012-09-25T08:19:41.348-05:002012-09-25T08:19:41.348-05:00oh my goodness, he's so cool! What a difficult...oh my goodness, he's so cool! What a difficult choice knowing just where to place him, but I suppose I'd vote bathroom =)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323600022901314948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-5714906001615406242012-09-25T08:07:17.351-05:002012-09-25T08:07:17.351-05:00You should have bought the PAIR and then there wou...You should have bought the PAIR and then there wouldn't be a dilemma!!! Ha ha. <br />I've seen such good comments here for both choices. I don't know how you will decide. But I DO know, that he will look great wherever he ends up. <br />He's perfect for your house, and apparently he was WAITING for you. <br />Enjoy.<br />Can't wait to see the final results. <br />Terri~terrileeauthorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285328074771704439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-79841561952642095742012-09-25T07:40:29.655-05:002012-09-25T07:40:29.655-05:00I choose powder room! That would be unexpected.I choose powder room! That would be unexpected.Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-92117402100375952692012-09-25T07:30:50.501-05:002012-09-25T07:30:50.501-05:00Lucky you to have found him again! I vote to keep ...Lucky you to have found him again! I vote to keep him outside surrounded with pretty mums and pumpkins! Whatever you decide Alison I know he'll look fabulous!ℳartina @ Northern Nestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492503626430263274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-67084300458330959192012-09-25T06:29:09.276-05:002012-09-25T06:29:09.276-05:00I think you should leave him at your front door fo...I think you should leave him at your front door for now. He would look just fabulous surrounded by fall decor... and then bring him in to celebrate the Christmas season with you... even if he is going to celebrate in the powder room!Yvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910839235160715770.post-3289316674903983512012-09-25T06:13:56.118-05:002012-09-25T06:13:56.118-05:00I have had a few items like that myself, not sure ...I have had a few items like that myself, not sure to get it or not, and then finally get lucky and snag it. I would certainly leave him at the front door to greet everyone during the fall season.Our French Inspired Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315204176168596096noreply@blogger.com