I got it moved

birdbath that was mom's and then belonged to my sister
@GardenGerty (163239)
United States
April 12, 2025 8:10pm CST
This bird bath was just seated on soil, and it was on a slope. Something knocked it over recently so I decided to put flat bricks under it to level it. I got even smarter and put the bricks up on the non-functioning water meter. When we made this house single family instead of a duplex the city took the insides out of this meter, but would not remove the setting or whatever it might be called. Last year I had a very large clay pot on it with some tomato plants. This looks better, but man was it heavy and awkward. It is still very slightly unlevel, but that may be in the concrete forms itself. This is a heavy solid base and then the bowl sits on top. It has a depression in the bottom that fits over a protrusion on the base. I am not going to take it down to show you, though. It is sitting on top of two landscape edging pieces I found in my yard. I will likely put potted herbs at the base of it. This is just part of my day today.
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@DaddyEvil (146813)
• United States
13 Apr
Those solid concrete birdbaths are really heavy. I'm glad you managed to get it moved and situated the way you wanted it. I'm sure it will look really good once you get pots of herbs around it.
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@GardenGerty (163239)
• United States
13 Apr
Yes, and I have had another one for almost thirty years. I am pretty sure moving it is why my shoulder hurts today. I am looking forward to more outdoor time.
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@DaddyEvil (146813)
• United States
13 Apr
@GardenGerty At the other house, we had an electric fountain that had a small waterfall in it. I really liked it. When we moved, it got dropped and broken. *shrug*
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@GardenGerty (163239)
• United States
14 Apr
@DaddyEvil I have dropped and broken many of my favorite things. Sad.
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@LindaOHio (187410)
• United States
13 Apr
I hope it all turns out the way that you want. That's a nice looking birdbath.
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@GardenGerty (163239)
• United States
14 Apr
It is prettier than my other one.
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@allknowing (144788)
• India
13 Apr
Our bird bath is part of the garden that enhances its decor Birds love to visit, frolic and have fun Good you elevated yours Birds enjoy heighta.
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@GardenGerty (163239)
• United States
13 Apr
It is very calming to watch them.
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@wolfgirl569 (115230)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Apr
It looks nice
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@GardenGerty (163239)
• United States
14 Apr
We can see it from our dining room, it will be good to watch.
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@JudyEv (351957)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Apr
That's a lovely birdbath and it will look even better when you have finished setting it up with some pots.
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@GardenGerty (163239)
• United States
14 Apr
I am so ready to have things outside again.
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@sarik1 (7558)
13 Apr
It is nice looking good.
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@GardenGerty (163239)
• United States
14 Apr
Thank you.
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@BelleStarr (61403)
• United States
13 Apr
Oh we have one of those water things at our cottage in PA and in Florida, Here in Ct we have well water. That is a pretty bird bath. I did have one for years in my rose garden but since I let my rose garden die, I threw out the bird bath. I lost my green thumb lol.
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@GardenGerty (163239)
• United States
13 Apr
This one was actually a family gift to my mom. When she passed, my sister took it. Now my sister has passed. I do not do a lot outside anymore. Maybe it will change.
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@sallypup (64053)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Apr
That looks very nice.
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@GardenGerty (163239)
• United States
13 Apr
I plan for it to stay there. It is too much to move.
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@Dena91 (16927)
• United States
13 Apr
I know those bird baths are heavy. When Mike's moms broke a few years ago, we bought her a new one for Christmas. It was heavy getting in and out of the car and setting it up for her. I am sure you were tired after moving and setting it up.
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@GardenGerty (163239)
• United States
13 Apr
It takes some managing to do it.
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