Giving our plant stand a coat of paint
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340118)
Rockingham, Australia
October 15, 2024 12:18am CST
Between us, we’ve given this plant stand a coat of a product which inhibits rusting.
My brother made it. Although he was totally blind so couldn’t do the welding or painting, he measured and cut all the pieces. He passed away in 2017. We didn’t get on particularly well but I’d like to keep this as long as possible.
Vince did most of the painting but it’s worn him out so he’s gone off for a nap. We’re hoping to get to the movies at the clubhouse tonight. They’re showing The Pursuit of Happiness. We haven’t seen it before but have been told it’s very good.
The photo shows the plant stand soon after it was made.
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@Dreamerby (5192)
• Calcutta, India
16 Oct
@JudyEv Yeah. The green color makes a beautiful camouflage as well.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct
That looks like a pretty decent plant stand. Your brother must have been talented with this skill. We did get our plant stands painted last year around the same time.
Pursuit of Happiness is a wonderful movie. We really loved it. I am sure that you are going to like it too. Have a good time 
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@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Oct
@arunima25 I enjoyed it very much but it was heart-breaking to see so many homeless people trying to find a room for the night.
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@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
15 Oct
The plant stand looks great. It definitely does. Two people have put their efforts in it. Both so close to you, it has to look good, isn't it?
It looks like a finished product. Worth keeping up for sale. But I think you should keep it as long as you can. After all, there are memories of your brother attached to it. And I liked your decision of keeping it.
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@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
16 Oct
@JudyEv What I liked is that it's useful to you. And if you have more of potted plants, that's even better. You'll need the plant stand and also you will have to offer some time in the day to raise your plants. So that's double. Great!
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@somewitch (1387)
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15 Oct
Your brother did a great job, sorry he passed away.
I hope you enjoyed the movie night.
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@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Oct
@somewitch We're home again now and it was a very good movie. VERY good.
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@somewitch (1387)
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15 Oct
@JudyEv 
Oh, this post was fresher than I thought.
Sounds like this is going to be a very good movie too.
Oh, this post was fresher than I thought.
Sounds like this is going to be a very good movie too. 1 person likes this
@allknowing (136480)
• India
16 Oct
You are becoming like @Eva James these days - always busy (lol)
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@allknowing (136480)
• India
16 Oct
@JudyEv There cannot be a better companion than work that we like to do and I notice you love gardening The verb do is used when one does nothing
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@Dreamerby (5192)
• Calcutta, India
16 Oct
@JudyEv Haha! That makes me appreciate my busy life. All I want on weekends is to sleep.
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@RebeccasFarm (89883)
• Arvada, Colorado
15 Oct
Oh that is a nice plant stand Judy.
Nice you'll go see that movie. Have fun.
I have a plant stand a brass one with no plants.
Have fun.
I have a plant stand a brass one with no plants.2 people like this
@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
Why don't you have any plants? I don't have many on my stand but I'm going to try to start some of my own off plants I already have.
@RasmaSandra (79886)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Oct
That is a very nice plant stand, I hope you enjoy the movie,
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@Marilynda1225 (82797)
• United States
15 Oct
I like your plant stand and that it has special memories of your brother.
Enjoy your movie night.
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@Marilynda1225 (82797)
• United States
16 Oct
@JudyEv I think you'd be able to have new succulents from bits of the other ones. Some plants do well as transplants
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@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Oct
@Marilynda1225 Yes, I think you're right. I'm going to do that. I already have some quite nice ones that I can take bits from.
@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
15 Oct
nice plant stand. I need to paint some porch furniture.
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@pitsipeahie (5015)
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15 Oct
That’s a special plant stand! It’s great that you’re keeping it in good shape and preserving those memories of your brother. Hope you enjoy the movie later! I don't think I've watched The Pursuit of Happyness either. Do tell us if you like it.
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@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Oct
@pitsipeahie Some people just never give up and the main character was one of those people.
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@pitsipeahie (5015)
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17 Oct
@JudyEv oh yes, the struggle is real for a single father and his son.
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@snowy22315 (180772)
• United States
15 Oct
It is always nice to have something like that as a rememberance of someone
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@jobelbojel (35578)
• Philippines
15 Oct
That's a beautiful remembrance from your brother.
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@FourWalls (68043)
• United States
15 Oct
That’s cool. I understand the need to keep it. Vince probably gets tired more easily than usual after all he’s been through this year. 
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@LindaOHio (178748)
• United States
15 Oct
I'm sorry to hear about your brother. That's a lovely plant stand; and I can understand why you'd want to keep it. The Pursuit of Happyness is a very good movie. I've seen it several times. Have a good day.
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