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Tie Me Reindeer Down

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Real Estate Agent with Sailwinds Realty

One of my favorite outside Christmas Decorations is this reindeer (lovingly called Bullwinkle by all of us).  He sits outside for the Christmas season, no matter what the weather, and if it's particularly windy he will go for a visit to the neighbors or try to swim across the pond.  That's why we have to tie him down; he's just such a friendly guy.

 

Tie Me Reindeer Down

 

Unfortunately, I think this may be Bullwinkle's last season.  He has developed a leak which we cannot find. He only half-inflates and leans on the bush near him looking very forlorn.

I don't normally care for inflatable decorations, but we bought him in Georgia 9 years ago when we had some acreage and lots of empty space. I hate to see him go - I know I won't buy a replacement because I haven't seen anything as cute as him.

 

We'll try one more time to find the leak. I hate to see him go.

 

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Comments(21)

Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

oh how sad to let him go.  He's very cute.  I think you should give Fred's idea a try.

Jan 03, 2015 03:56 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Toni, I am guessing that this one does not have a motor that keeps it inflated? If it does, do not throw in pool, LMAO. Another way to locate the leak it to make up a batch of very soapy water. ( one cup hot water and one cup of dish soap) inflate as full as you can and use a paint brush to brush on the soap. The leak will show itself. There ae two benefits, He gets a bath and it is easier to locate any leak( s). Don't rule out the possibility that you could have several pin hole size leaks. very likely at the tie down points or seams.

Jan 03, 2015 04:19 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Toni- this is so befitting of you because I know your love of animals.  Yes, he is too cute to put away.  Here's hoping you find the leak. 

Jan 03, 2015 04:45 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Toni - Put Bullwinkle in a swimming pool.  That should help you detect the leak.

Jan 03, 2015 05:33 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Toni, I hear nine years is a long life for a rein-deer.... He is going to miss you all when you put him in retirement.

Jan 03, 2015 05:38 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Sorry, I should have mentioned: he's electrified, 

Jan 03, 2015 05:39 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

He certainly looks like Bullwinkle, so I see why it was named such.  Hopefully you can find the leak and prolong his life, haha.

Jan 03, 2015 06:54 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Toni,

I can see why you love him, surely there is someone out there with a solution.  A

Jan 03, 2015 06:56 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Toni Weidman ...I bet if you Google search him you will find a replacement ....My all time favorite was a Burl Ives Snowman ....

Have a great weekend!

Jan 03, 2015 06:56 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Toni, I'm hoping your find the leak(s).  Lasting 9 years is pretty darn good. Most decorations don't last that long. I would not want to see his go either. He is adorable.

Jan 03, 2015 08:03 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

You'll are so funny and also so empathetic.  

Jan 03, 2015 08:36 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Well, obviously, Boris and Natasha came by and did some damage, and his friend Rocky must not have been nearby to help.  Poor Bullwinkle

Jan 03, 2015 09:31 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Hope you are able to find the leak. We all would sadly miss Bullwinkle

Jan 03, 2015 12:43 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

He is cute and can see why you are fond of him. Check the seams, that is where leaks develop and hide.

Jan 03, 2015 10:36 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Toni Weidman your inflatable Bullwinkle is too cute.   Sorry to hear about the leak, and hope you find a replacement. 

Jan 03, 2015 10:48 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Toni ... VB wasn't sure about the title of your post because Christmas and New Year is behind us. But when I took a look at this cute lawn ornament, I couldn't resist featuring your post to the group:

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Jan 04, 2015 11:25 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Toni, he's too cute! I smiled when I looked at your picture. Hope you can find the leak and give him a few more years!

Jan 04, 2015 10:20 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Toni, I hope you find the leak, too.  I am not big on inflatables, either, but with that smile and his very outgoing personality, you shouldn't give up on him yet!

Jan 05, 2015 03:45 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Toni-He is adorable so hope you do find the leak so you can keep him but since he is electrified I think that rules out throwing him in the pool to find his leak

Jan 05, 2015 05:29 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz  Thanks for the feature, Bob.  Bullwinkle will be tested thoroughly to see how we can save him.

Jan 06, 2015 04:25 AM