Windy Has More Company!
Fun, Windy February 12th, 2009Seriously. We’re gonna do this now?
We had wind gusts over 60mph today. Three more bags joined Windy and New Guy (look on the left for the brown bag that’s a bit hard to see).
I’m out of my mind at this point. I never thought we’d have more than Windy to look at. I cannot bear to watch five bags hanging onto branches for months to come.
As for the poll to name the new bag, I hope you won’t be too mad if forego the poll and pick a favorite right now. Ben Barden knocked it out of the park with "Gusty." I think a lot of you liked that name, too.
Thank you for all your fun suggestions. I especially liked that many of you were happy for Windy because she got a date for Valentine’s Day. Now she has a posse.
As for naming the others, let’s just call them "The Others," mmm-k?
How weird would it be if I called our Facilities Services department and asked them to get the four they can reach out of the trees, leaving only Windy behind? Do you dare me?
Stumble it!
February 12th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Bring the tree down ! It has been possessed !
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February 12th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Hurrah! Thanks everyone!
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February 12th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
I think your coworkers are f-ing with you.
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February 12th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
LOL @ “the Others”. Do I sense a fellow Lost fan?
February 12th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Jaffer — I don’t own a chainsaw, but in the interest of stimulating the economy….
Ben Barden – Blog Tips — Gusty, aka Gus, is a superb name for our new bag. Thanks for playing!
melissan — Quite possibly. I did go around and accuse certain co-workers. If they weren’t sure I was certifiable before, they are now.
April — Lost fan here! I haven’t watched last night’s episode yet, usually waiting for the weekend. The Others has a good feel, doesn’t it?
February 12th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Kathy! Oh, I am almost in tears laughing here. You poor girl. Can’t you just pretend not to see them? Yeah, that’s it. Just act like they’re not there and if someone points them out, pretend you have no clue what they’re talking about.
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February 12th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
The “others” are johnny come lately bags. They can’t hold a candle to our “windy”. She’s been there a year, right? make a new plan, Stan, Don’t need to be coy, Roy, just get on the bus, Gus! Hang on Windy! I hope she survives the night!
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February 12th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
You didn’t even consider my suggestion, did you? {sniff} And you also didn’t even think about what the gestation period is for plastic bags, did you? Windy gets a boyfriend…new bags appear soon after…sounds like someone “got busy”…if you know what I mean.
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February 12th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
HA. Didn’t I say that “Here comes Aunt Kathy with a Baby Carriage…!
I would assume they would have had sandwich bags as babies, but maybe the situation is that plastic bags aren’t born small and get bigger like you would think. They are just a twinkle in the eye of Windy or Gusty and all the sudden BAM..they are there just like Harry Potter apparating. Like a thought.
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February 12th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Oh…I know…the “Others” are not babies but this that show where they make you go on a date with someone three other guys and your boyfriend at your parents’ request and then you pick whether you want to be with your boyfriend or the other guys. I can’t think of the name of it but i think its on MTV.
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February 12th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Just an observation, but who are the litter bugs? These bags must have been laying around somewhere to get blown up in the tree. They’re not your lunch bags Kathy, by any chance? I bet if you sniffed them they would all smell of bacon!
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February 12th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
More? Goodness! This is not good. I like Anne’s suggestion. While you pretend to not see them, can you recommend a good site for me to start up a blog? I’ve been thinking about starting one up for a while. I just don’t really know a good site for it. Thanks!
February 12th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Who would think a bag could be so entertaining and now they have friends… don’t we need some thing to keep our minds off what’s going on with our government…
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February 12th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Now that’s just littering! What kind of a city do you live in? Do you live with pigs?!
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February 13th, 2009 at 4:36 am
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February 13th, 2009 at 6:09 am
Anne — I can’t! I’m obsessed! And that’s the way I enter my building. I’m going to have to come in the front door now. ARRRGGH!
Chris Casey — Funny! You’re right. The Others pale in comparison to Windy. See how they couldn’t even get up as high as she is? Losers.
Lee — Well, your suggestion came late, but what a well-thought out one. Don’t worry. When Bush flew away from the WH, that’s the last time anyone will see him. TheSnackHound cracked me up when she said they might have babies. But I prefer to think of The Others as suitors. Windy likes to play coy for a while.
TheSnackHound — I couldn’t decide if The Others were offspring or not. Someone at work asked how fast bags replicate. Apparently faster than rabbits! But I do prefer to think of them as Windy’s suitors (see above). Oh, yes, your 2nd comment. I vaguely know that show. I wonder who Windy would pick?
Babs beetle — Well, I’m thinking the bags came from knocked-over garbage cans. We lost one of ours in the wind yesterday and you can’t believe how much garbage and recycling I had to dodge driving to work yesterday. Our campus is really tidy. The Others must have been outsiders from the other side of the tracks.
Abbey R — It’ll be hard, but it’ll help if I come into my building from the front entrance. Windy and The Others are in the back. Try Blogger if you want to start up a blog. That’s what I did, and you’ll find that’s the platform many others use.
Dorothy Stahlnecker — I do what I can to take our minds off more serious matters, such as the govt. sucking us completely dry. Is it helping?
fragileheart — I know it seems that way, but we’re pretty tidy (see my remark to Babs Beetle for my theory of why we look like Garbage Town, USA).
February 13th, 2009 at 7:23 am
If you’re a Lost fan, the Others would be an amusing and appropriate name
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February 13th, 2009 at 8:17 am
How simply bazaar! The LOST parallel came to my mind as well. I think it’s perfect.
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February 13th, 2009 at 8:57 am
I DO dare you to call Facilities and make your request. I would like to hear how that conversation goes with you requesting the removal of 4 bags while insisting they leave Windy. How will you explain your plight? Do they already know you blog about Windy and will they leave it for you or will they think your whacked and remove it? If they do remove it, What will you do?
So many questions. I can’t wait to read what happens next.
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February 13th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Hi Kathy,
I agree with melissan that someone on campus is reading your blog and messing with you. May a dog pee on their leg!
~ Steve, the Lost-loving trade show guru
PS. This season rocks, and this week’s episode was no exception.
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February 13th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I think those bags made a mistake. They thought they were landing in the “popular” tree. Imagine their embarrassment when they realized it was actually a poplar.
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February 13th, 2009 at 10:49 am
I’m just glad the 60mph winds didn’t blow Windy away. How disappointing would that be? Yes, I do dare you to call Facilities Services…but please don’t let them take Gusty away. Just these new infiltrators. Windy’s in love, after all.
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February 13th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Make the call. But make sure they leave Windy and Gusty and tell them which ones they are by name. Video tape their reaction please.
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February 13th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Well, if you were to call your Facilities Servicesdepartment to come get the ‘4′, what would become of them? Would they go to a nice no-kill bag shelter, or would they go somewhere not-so-nice?
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February 13th, 2009 at 11:24 am
The others are spawns of Satan. Yeah, on Gusty. That’s perfect.
Have a terrific weekend.
February 13th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I wonder if the bags have the ability to populate quicker than us.
Windy & Gusty had kids!
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February 13th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Thanks for the recommendation! Now I just have to come up with something clever to name it. I think if you called someone to get four, but leave Windy they would probably think you were nuts. They would most likely also take all of them or none of them. That would be an interesting conversation to listen to!
February 13th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
It’s almost like a little family in the tree.
Awesome!
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February 13th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I can’t see a little brown bag, no matter how hard I look. I vote you climb up and get a better shot!
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February 13th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Actually, given the name of the band that did that popular song “Windy” in the 70s– they other bags really should collectively be called “The Association.”
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February 13th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Oh, my heck. This whole situation has gotten out of hand. Listen to us! We’re bonkers! The Others, plastic bag babies, poplars, Gusty . . . where else but The Junk Drawer could we all get together and act so nutty. I love it! And congratulations, Ben!
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February 13th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
You should get rid of those other bags but leave Windy. Often imitated but can never be duplicated. She is an inspiration to us all, reminding us to keep hanging on no matter how stormy life gets.
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February 13th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I guess that’s what happened after Windy and Gusty ended up in the sack. (har har)
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February 13th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
My Autism Insights — Yes, I’m a huge Lost fan. The Others fits perfectly, doesn’t it?
Tina — It is! Now only if I could get the bags to time-travel back to when they were simply bouncing and floating on the ground instead of in a tree.
Shelly — Facilities already has me on their weird list for this incident. Oh, yeah. I’m already whacked in their minds. I’ll keep everyone posted.
Lost-loving Trade Show Guru Steve — I think someone is messing with me. I’ll explain why in one of my next posts. Something else interesting happened. I’m trying to get a picture off my phone to post.
Daisy the Curly Cat — You’re so smart Daisy! I bet that’s exactly what they thought. p.s. Love your pretty valentine’s outfits today!
Cindy — I would have been more bummed to see Windy gone that am I to be seeing these new intruders. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure Windy has one remaining suitor.
Jen — Trust me. If I go to the trouble to get the bags out, it will be filmed and I will provide commentary. Don’t miss it!
WillThink4Wine — What would become of them? I will save them for all eternity. Not kidding. If you make it into the blog, you are saved.
Comedy Plus — Imposters!
amber — That’s pretty much the first thought that came to mind. Bags apparently don’t mess around. Well, they do. Oh, you know what I mean.
Abbey R — When I make the request, I have to submit a “trouble ticket.” Oh, yeah, we got trouble alright. And I’m prepared for the looks I’ll get, but I don’t care. This is driving me insane!
Grog — Ain’t it? I never, ever thought so many would converge in one place. It’s kismet.
Babs beetle — I’ll get a better shot next week, promise! It’s halfway up the first tree on the left if you want to try again. Watch for movement.
Jenn Thorson — Ha! Perfect. The Association vs. The Others. Either way, they’re not welcome!
JD at I Do Things — Totally. And wait til you see what else happened today. Watch for a new post.
Bryan — I agree. She is an inspiration. Stubborn she is. We can all learn from her. Stick to it, people!
Jeff — My first thought too, but Windy isn’t that loose. She’s got scruples, you know.
February 13th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Well OF COURSE you need to call Facilities Management and ask them to remove everyone except Windy (and maybe Gusty). They won’t think any less of you, I swear.
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February 13th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I am not sure this is a date for Windy – they are awfully far apart, can’t even hold handles.
I think they are newbies moving in from NYC – just like what is happening in the rest of the valley. See how they trashed up the neighborhood! See how they brought in all the extended family. And, I bet they are from the Dollar Store!
February 13th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Oh yes, I see it now :O)
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February 13th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I say december 23, 2009
February 13th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
I got my oil changed last week and they didn’t remove the plastic bag that has probably become molded to the underside of my car. Your janitorial service people must know my mechanic.
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February 14th, 2009 at 12:37 am
I think it’s a band, Gusty and the Gustettes. It’s a losing battle. The number of bags is increasing exponentially. If you can’t beat them, why not join the fun. Find a bunch of colored bags in Easter colors, and hang them in the tree. Then instead of a tree with bags, it becomes and Easter decoration. (or Spring, if your campus is too PC for Easter)
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February 14th, 2009 at 5:11 am
Yes! I double dare you!! The Others look like little ghosts flapping in the wind(y).
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:26 am
How about the ’shoppin willow’ circa Harry Potter.
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February 14th, 2009 at 11:29 am
I’m always late to getting around to comments, and it looks like all the good ones are taken…but, and maybe somebody brought this up, but why hasn’t maintenance taken care of this previously? Have they been receiving kickbacks from you not to remove the bags?
February 14th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Oh yeah, like unfinished rambler says, where were they for the entire year while Windy was up there. Do you think in the maintenance headquarters of the place that they too are looking out the window every day at Windy and have their own story about her. Maybe in their world, she is a he and they have named him Joe Blow. Or George. Maybe the fan club is larger than you first suspected.
Or, it may be a standoff, where they are seeing how many days it takes someone in your department to call, thereby signifying you notice.
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February 14th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
feefifoto — I’m well-prepared for the stare I’m gonna get. And possibly the knowledge that my face will be posted down at their shop, labeled ‘Lunatic.’
Mrs C. — Awww, holding handles. What a cute thought. I can’t confirm what kind of bags they are. Interesting because they’re so close where I can see them. But I do know one of them is cheap. It’s split in two already and it only took a couple days. Lightweight. It took Windy months to do that.
Babs beetle — Horray!
brooke — Oh, honey, I’m not taking dates. I’d need a spreadsheet to keep track and I’m just not that organized.
MA Fat Woman — Oh, man. That stinks. I always, always avoid driving over plastic bags for that reason.
Shadowsrider — You know, that’s not a bad idea. I feel like we’re overrun now. I’d love to see some color out there. Red. Yeah, I want a red bag.
Vivienne — If they’re still there on Monday, I’m going to submit a ticket to have them removed. They really are ugly and I can’t believe there’s not more outrage.
Carla — I had to look that up, since I’m the only person on earth who hasn’t read the Harry Potter series. You mean Whompin’ Willow? So cool!
unfinishedrambler — I don’t know. I think it’s because I’m the only person in the building who’s bothered by trees full of bags. I don’t get it. It’s a crime!
TheSnackHound — That’s an interesting consideration. I do know that whenever I tell others in my building about it, they look at me weird. I really don’t know why the bags don’t bother them. They should! Joe Blow. Funny!
February 14th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Of course I dare you!
And you should most defiantely film yourself asking them. “would you mind removing these bags, but not that one. it’s name is windy”
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February 14th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
You know it’s like Windy and Gus are all over there and being happy and then these bags are jealous and make their own clique and are over in their tree being all like “Look at those two. Who do they think they are?” “inorite? As if.” “Well whatever. We’ll be all cool over here in our tree, snazzed out in new bag form and Gus can keep that trash Windy.”
Yes, I have too much time on my hands.
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February 14th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Wow, 60 mile per hour winds. We’re lucky if their close to 15, except during the hurricanes, and even then we grab our inner tubes and float down the street.
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February 15th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Regan — Har! Could you just see that? At least I’d be giving them a story to tell their families when they get home.
SewDucky — LMAO. Why can I imagine that conversation actually happening so easily?
Lauren — It was pretty severe. We lost some stuff at the house, but got back one of our garbage bins that had our address written on it. Now I just have to buy a new recycling container. Oh, the joy.
February 15th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Can you record the call when you ask for the bags to be removed but for Windy and Gusty to stay? Um….not that we expect an amusing response or anything……
Sniffie and the Florida Furkids
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February 15th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Gusty! I love it! Won’t be long before the bags have as many names as Snow White’s dwarfs:
Windy, Gusty, Flappy, Slappy, Snappy, Burlappy, and Whip!
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February 16th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Sniffie and the Florida Furkids — We have to submit requests for help online. When/if I do that, I’ll take a snapshot of it to post. It’ll be bizarre, I’m sure.
Don — Awesome, Don! I love all those! And we’re getting closer and closer to having seven bags. Someone put a giant clear one (like garbage bag-sized) on Windy’s tree, on the first branch. I’m sure someone who reads the blog put it there. If it’s still there this morning, I’ll post it.
April 16th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Well OF COURSE you need to call Facilities Management and ask them to remove everyone except Windy (and maybe Gusty). They won’t think any less of you, I swear.