Gargoyles, I mean Grotesques. I stand corrected.
For some reason, October seemed like the month to post these pictures. These gargoyles are on an old building downtown, close to where I live. There used to be a bar there called Tiki Bob's. It must have been the cheapest one with the most drink specials. The reason I say this is because after it closed down the noise level at 2:00 am (Michigan bar-closing time) dropped significantly when it went out of business.
But I still love the building and the gargoyles and felt the need to share with the Internet as a whole. Hope you enjoy them, too.
But I still love the building and the gargoyles and felt the need to share with the Internet as a whole. Hope you enjoy them, too.
Squirl chattered at 11:06 AM
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Very cool Gargoyles. October does seem to be the time for them.
Love me some gargoyles! And they do seem especially appropriate now.
But...so rude with the tongues out. who would pose like that?
August, thanks!
Bucky, I just don't know about this sticking out of the tongues. Like who could ever be so rude.....?
Those are absolutely awesome! I heart Gargoyles.
-Amber <><
Thanks, Amber. I kept forgetting to bring my camera when I was walking by them. So one day I went over with no other purpose in mind than to shoot these pictures. Then I ended up going for a longer walk, which I really needed.
I think one of them likes me, she stuck her tongue out at me. Happen to get her number?
Mebbe she does like you Mr B. But I didn't get her number. If you'd like to run up to Michigan, here, you could always ask her yourself, though.
I'm too bashful. *kicks dirt*
Yeah, Mr B, I understand. She is pretty hot and all...
Gargoyles are so cool, magical they seem to me. Love the pictures!
I've clearly watched too much PBS... the only thing I can think of is "Between the Lions" -- a show about a library that has talking gargoyles outside, and twin lions marking the entrance... *sheesh*
I like the gargoyles, and you're right, this is the time for them. Let's make October National Gargoyle Month. There, it's done.
Nice package, Mr. B. Holy shit, I love me some brownies!
Nanina, you're back! Hi! Gargoyles are cool. Thanks!
Eclectic, I love the name of that show. I never saw it.
Susie, thank you for proclaiming October National Gargoyle Month. To be shared, of course, with our lovely Canadian friends.
And yes, that's quite a package that Mr B has.
Somebody's cat must've gotten loose on my blog. I think one with a bit of a lisp.
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I love its wings. So graceful.
hreemrdb-the sound a gargoyl makes just before it poops on your head.
Just a few more days and I'll be going to the store for my very own box of Gargoyles.. I mean brownies. Yes!
Kranki, thanks for that info. I will be listening for that sound the next time I walk underneath the gargoyles. :-)
HA! I clicked on the pic to see it larger on Flickr. First, I laughed at the way their heads are cocked. Then I chuckled at their tongues sticking out with Bucky's pic right below for her Flickr comment.
too funny.
I decided one day that in my dream house, I would have gargoyles that spit out water at the corners of the roof, instead of boring old downspouts.
Much cooler to have the water spewing out like a fountain.
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um, did you notice how I managed to work in cocked AND spewing?
Wow, I love old buildings like that. so much moe character than the modern ones!
OOoooo I love that building. I want it. Now. Gimmie.
Mr B, enjoy those gargoyles, I mean brownies.
Danielle, I like the idea of the gargoyle water spouts, cocked and spewing.
GreatWhite, I do too. They don't make 'em like that anymore. That's why I like walking around the Heritage Hill area in GR. The houses were not all alike.
Jess, I would if I could. :-)
What if we made gargoyle-shaped brownies?
Then EVERYONE would be happy!
Browgoyles?
Gargnies?
Winged Chocolate?
Bucky, we could have bumper stickers!
"Eat a gargoyle today!"
Bucky and Mr B, when you make your fortunes from the Browgoyles, be sure to remember me.
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I love your gargoyle pics!! When my hubby and I went to NYC--the only thing I could do was take pics of gargoyles on buildings--they aren't too common in these parts here....
All things spooky this month....first blood letting, er I mean blood giving and now gargoyles...do we see a theme emerging here?
Why do I get all the hard to type word verifications??!! jymoypm
Thanks, Effie. Ichabod and I checked out a house one time that had a gargoyle. His brother's family looked at one, too. Of course their little three year old called them darboils. We never got tired of asking him to say it.
I hadn't really planned a spooky theme. Don't look for it or you may be disappointed with my next post. We'll see what I can come up with, though.
Gargoyles beat Feng Shui anyday, in my book!
Nice photos.
Yeah, Kitty, there is a right way and a wrong way to use gargoyles. Thanks!
Sierrabella, I agree. Thanks!
Yeah! If you're going to gargle, always gargle OUT not IN. Preach it, Kitty!!
Oh, you said "gar-GOYLE" didn't you?. ****blush****
Does gargoyling lead to the spitting or swallowing?
Eclectic, totally understandable mistake. Gargling, though, should definitely be out.
Bucky, didn't Eclectic just say out???
Since when does Kittay ask permission to be smuttay?
Well, Kitty, what do you think?
Bucky exactly!
::: Ahem ::: (Pulling my specs down on my nose and looking over them as I address the class)
Who can tell me what a gargoyle is? You, at the back, stop looking up Bucky's skirt and answer the question. Why, that's absolutely right. A Gargoyle isn't just any carved creature on a building - those are called "Grotesques". A "Gargoyle" is carved creature that serves as a decoration but also MUST be a downspout for drainage from the roof.
There's the bell. Tomorrow's assignment - "what is a pompous knowitall"? Class dismissed.
Bucky, please stay after class. We need to come up with a way to bring your marks up.
Pompous Knowitall, I mean, Nilbo, haven't seen you in these here parts in ages!
I looked up gargoyles in Wikepedia after I made this post and saw that info. Stupid me, I didn't figure too many other people would know so I left it.
Thanks for setting the record straight.
You and Bucky carry on now.
Awwww, Professor Nilbo, not the oral exam AGAIN...
As I said, carry on.
Young lady, you will take it and you will enjoy it ... or at least pretend to.
Well, how come it's always oral exams?
Why is it never anal exams?
Because I don't want you passing anything but this course.
(The verification code blogger is asking for: prnbok) "Yeah, Pat, I'd like to buy a vowel ..."
Would that be a couple of O's there, Nilbo???
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