Hi. It’s Windy. Did You Miss Me?
Windy November 6th, 2009As a lot of you know, there was some question about our beloved Windy’s survival over the summer. Over the last few weeks many of her tree’s leaves fell away and I knew it would be soon that we’d either see her or we wouldn’t. I’ve been bracing myself.
A few days ago a colleague at work came bouncing into the office to say she thought she saw a glimpse of her.
Today I got the evidence. She’s looking pretty tattered, but she is most definitely still there.
Let us bow our heads and give thanks.
Behold, Windy! A stripped down version of her former self, but no less loved!
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November 6th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Windy! We’ve missed you! I’m so glad your back! This is sick…I really missed Windy!!!
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November 6th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Wow – I was first!!!! ….and second!
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November 6th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Oh she dances well! You know I’m almost sure I saw her wave at me
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November 6th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I have never met windy before but my, she is lovely! Looks like she could use some vitamins maybe.
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November 6th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Wow….597 days is a looong time to be watching a plastic bag, don’t you think? I’ll bet most people only watch them for like, 324 days….
Is that the music from Charlie Brown? ‘Cause I could swear it is….! Love it!
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November 6th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Way to stay in there making that your home Windy. Can you stay another year?
November 6th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Boy, Windy looks a lot different!
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November 6th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
I remember your posts and photos from the past year, this is so weird that the plastic bag is still there.
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November 6th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Poor, poor Windy – she is just a shadow of her former self. But wow – at 597 days, she is a really old gal! lol
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November 6th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Very impressive, Windy!
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November 6th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
I think Windy deserves a theme song. Do you know that “everyone knows it’s windy” song? That’s what I think of each time I read one of your Windy posts.
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November 6th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
She’s dancing… I can see her head legs and arms.
November 6th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
I’ve been wondering about Windy. She looks a little under the weather… {:-Deb
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November 6th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Sniffie and the Florida Furkids — I really missed her, too. Sick? Yes? Do I care? No!
Babs Beetle — And we’re almost sure she danced in time to the music. My colleagues watched in disbelief when the video was matched to audio. There are parts where she seems to move with it. I know. Crazy thought. You won’t hold that against me, will ya?
Buggys — If you have some time, click on the Windy link in this post (also a Windy listing in the sidebar categories). That will show you all the posts I’ve ever written about her. Make sure you check out the birthday party I held for her. People showed up for cake.
kathryn — Most normal people. Yes, it’s Vince Guaraldi’s “Skating,” used in A Charlie Brown Christmas. That song came to mind immediately when I was thinking of something to pair with Windy. I love it too!
Curtis — I think she can! It’ll be two years in mid-March. Can she do three?
Surfie — Sadly, yes. There is a lot less of her. She’ll never bellow out again, but she will move all her arms and dance when there’s a stiff breeze. And that’s good enough for me.
Jude — It is weird, but you really don’t know how relieved I am. I was sad all summer, not knowing if she was still there behind the full leaves. This means we can have a 2nd year birthday party for her in March!
Sheila — Tell me about it! When putting together the video titles, I wanted to put in how many days she’s been there. I quickly calculated it and couldn’t believe it!
Kim — Impressive indeed! She reminds me now of one of those little ghost decorations. Just a head and some strips hanging down. Not the same, but her essence is there.
absepa — I do, and if I can ever post that without violating copyright, I’ll do it.
Alan — She is!!! Don’t you just love it with the song? It’s like a ballet.
storybeader — Yes, a little thinner and shabbier, but she’s still hangin’ in there!
November 6th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
You know, your blog is like the books in Harry Potter… the pages come alive!
November 6th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Windy! I missed you so much! I was worried you wouldn’t survive over the summer, but I’m happy you pulled through.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
You are a trooper, Windy. Hang in there.
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November 6th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
I’m so happy that Windy is still hanging around!! Maybe the next generation will blow in before she ultimately withers away.
Thanks for the update!!
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November 7th, 2009 at 12:07 am
Here’s the Association’s original version of Windy
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November 7th, 2009 at 2:18 am
I remember a kite I lost in a tree beside one of our fields when I was about 12. It stayed up there for a real long time, but not close to 597 days! Windy is a trooper to be sure.
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November 7th, 2009 at 4:32 am
Hi! Just a quick visit to say I received an invite to Google Wave. Part of the deal is that I can now invite people myself by adding their email address within my wave site so they too can have access to Google Wave. If you are interested please let me know.
Take Care,
Peter
November 7th, 2009 at 5:12 am
I am sorry to say this, but Windy is looking a little bit like an old bag.
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November 7th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Well this is my first glimpse of Windy. She is quite the bag lady. Just lasts forever. But she does look like she needs a good meal.
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November 7th, 2009 at 7:47 am
That is thimply Unbeweavable!
November 7th, 2009 at 7:52 am
This is the first time I’ve seen Windy, The music reminded me of Charlie Brown and then I thought of that poor Christmas tree that he picked out. Is Windy by chance related to that Christmas tree?
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November 7th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Oh, Daisy! Fancy calling Windy and old bag! It did make me chuckle though.
Kathy I saw her do a high kick and a pirouette! She’s a great mover and keeps good time, I agree
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November 7th, 2009 at 9:36 am
WINDEEEEEEEEEE!
She lives!
What a lovely video. That Vince Guaraldi piece is the perfect accompaniment to our Windy’s dance. It’s like she’s saying good-bye to summer.
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November 7th, 2009 at 10:48 am
This is exciting! Have been waiting for a photo of Windy, and we get a moo-vie!!!
She looks good for a lady of her age.
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November 7th, 2009 at 11:20 am
WINDY! I thought we’d lost you forever!
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November 7th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Windy, Windy, Windy. I admire your spunk, but really…this is no way to live. Can’t anyone help her?
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November 7th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I’m so relieved. I was afraid to ask.
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November 7th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
0! I saw her beloved tails flying in the wind. I missed her. So glad she’s back.
November 7th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I think I will be laughing at Daisy’s comment for a long, long time.
Heh heh
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November 7th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I was just thinking about her and I thought no she couldn’t still be here and darn take a look omg she is…Blessings how are you
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November 7th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Windy, you’re quite a trouper. I’d be out of my tree (in more ways than one) after a year!
November 7th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Ahhh welcome back into sight Windy
November 7th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Yay! It’s Windy. Glad to hear that Windy is still going strong, and of course we missed her.
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November 7th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Mary Theresa — Wow, such high praise! Thank you, my dear.
Regan — You and me both. I stopped looking at her tree in July because I figured she wasn’t there and needed to prepare myself for the worst. What a happy surprise this week!
Don — Windy says she would never let us down.
Roxanne — It’s funny. Some months ago, four other bags showed up in nearby trees, but they blew away (or were taken away) within a week or so. Only Windy has staying power. Long live Windy!
Grace – Everybody who finds out about Windy at work starts singin’ that song. And then they’re irritated with me because they have it in their heads all day. Can’t win.
Will — A kite would drive me batty! Can you believe it? Almost two years now. I knew she’d be there forever! I just knew it!
Peter McCartney — Oh, man. Was just talking to a colleague about Wave invitations. He got one and I told him I didn’t know if I wanted one because of the time investment. Thank you for the offer. Allow me to think about it.
Daisy the Curly Cat — Daisy! I’m sure Windy will forgive you for that. She says she doesn’t feel a day over one year.
Marg Elmendorf — Yes, she does. She’s really bad off. Total shreds. It was a bittersweet moment to see her like that.
Data Entry Services — You are abtholutely wight!
ann — I picked that piece from Charlie Brown because it made me feel happy and it really went with Windy’s carefree attitude, didn’t it? She could be related to that sad tree, especially considering how tattered she looks herself. But everyone loves a sickly tree bag, don’t they?
Babs Beetle — Yes! Towards the end! We saw it too!
JD at I Do Things — I had that song in my head all day yesterday and it made me feel so happy for winter, so we can see Windy again every day and keep tabs on her. So giddy!
Cats Goats Quotes — I’m glad you liked it. I wanted a movie so you could see her dance.
Knucklehead — Now that she made it this long, I’m hoping to see her through all of winter and if she makes it to her 2nd birthday, I’m having another party. With cake!
Mama O — Nope. Back when she was in one whole piece, we considered ways to get her down. Water pistol, BB gun, guy on a lift. Impossible.
feefifoto — And I was afraid to look.
Leeuna — Me too!
Pricilla — She’s a little stinker, isn’t she?
Dorothy Stahlnecker — I was surprised myself. I have to admit I was afraid that all the leaves were coming off and I wouldn’t see her at all. The last time I saw her before leaves came in, she was wrapped so tightly around a branch. I’m glad to see parts of her are free-floating.
Lidian — I do think she goes a little nuts up there by herself, but she knows all of us are rooting for her.
Wiggy – It’s great news, isn’t it?
Abbey R — And isn’t it amazing we’re all admiring a plastic bag and no one tells us we’re crazy? Well, at least not to our faces.
November 7th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Sniff. sniff. I LOVE you, Windy!! I don’t want to see you gooooo!!!
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November 7th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Wow! She’s really “hanging” in there! She’s star quality now. It’s time to call Hollywood and have a made for TV movie about her life and the lives she affected around her.
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November 7th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Yea, I’m pretty sure they’re all saying it behind our backs…Either that or they are reading and silently thinking “Nice to see you Windy!” and are to non-insane to actually say it.
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November 7th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Oh Windy. Thank God you are still here. There’s still hope in this crazy ass world.
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November 7th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Oh Windy… what will Kathy do once you are gone with the Wind?
And Daisy: Har!!!! Good one!
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November 8th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
I find that little film both poignant and soothing. I might revisit it from time to time when I’m in the mood for one of those wordless melancholy Sesame Street-short films moments.
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November 8th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
OMG, I can’t believe she’s still there. She’s a tough little cookie!
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November 8th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Huh, and they say plastic isn’t biodegradable. Love the music. Very calming.
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November 9th, 2009 at 11:03 am
poor Windy – she is so raggedy! but what determination she has, hanging on so tightly.
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November 9th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
This says a lot about how long it takes for a bag to decompose. Even those recycled-materials ones.
Crickey!
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November 9th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Lin — My sentiments exactly.
Sue — Nothing would make me happier. I actually did try to get her on CNN at least, but they never wrote me back.
Abbey R — I’m going with silent glee.
Sue — I feel like Windy really is the symbol for hope. Strange as it sounds. Great observation!
Maureen — Don’t ask her that! I was on the verge of a breakdown this summer. I guess if she makes it to two years, I’ll be happy. Daisy kills me.
Shieldmaiden1196 — You put it so well. That’s exactly how I feel too. Sniff.
LaTonya — Yes she is. Mmmmm, coooookie!
Jeff — It’s funny. I’m not even sure she’s biodegrading. Just splitting into pieces. I’m glad you liked the music for that. I’ve had it in my head for days and I don’t mind it.
grannyann — I figure her strips will get whipped so bad this winter, all she may have left is what’s wrapped around the branch. But then you never know. She’s surprised me more than this.
Jenn Thorson — Yes, it says everything about it. Which is why I’m trying to get mainstream media to pick up the story. There’s still hope for that.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Yes. She still has stormy eyes…and wind to fly… or is that wings to fly? I forget how that song goes.
Aside from the decomposition angle, another newsworthy national story could be about the obsession a bunch of people have reading updated blog posts about a plastic bag.
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November 9th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Thank goodness! It wouldn’t be fall without Windy. I hope she gets a new friend this year, one that will hang around.
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November 9th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
It looks like an old piece of calamari to me… are you sure that’s windy?
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November 10th, 2009 at 9:14 am
wow, I can’t believe she’s hanging on after all this time! thanks for the update Kathy!
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November 10th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Hooray! Windy is still there. I too was worried we had seen the last of her.
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November 10th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
TheSnackHound — “Take these broken wings …?” Yes, that would be another angle on the story. I wish I could get someone, anyone to pick up the story before she’s gone for good.
34milepizza — I wish she would get a friend, too. A brand new bag that would get stuck close enough to her that they could chat a bit. Windy could give the new bag the lowdown on everything.
Michelle Gartner — Calimari. That’s a good one. Yes, she’s looking pretty limp out there. Despite that, I’d recognize her anywhere.
this old man — Two years in March. Make sure you come back around then for an update. There will be another party and another cake, no doubt. Not kidding.
Jessica — We were very worried too. My coworker and I panicked a little today because we couldn’t see her from a certain stairwell. But then we found her and calmed ourselves down. This winter will be very hard on Windy. Pray very hard she survives.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
I was thinking more of “Windy” by the Association…
Who’s peeking out from under a stairway
Calling a name that’s lighter than air
Who’s bending down to give me a rainbow
Everyone knows it’s Windy
Who’s tripping down the streets of the city
Smiling at everybody she sees
Who’s reaching out to capture a moment
Everyone knows it’s Windy
And Windy has stormy eyes
That flash at the sound of lies
And Windy has wings to fly
Above the clouds, above the clouds
Who’s tripping down the streets of the city
Smiling at everybody she sees
Who’s reaching out to capture a moment
Everyone knows it’s Windy
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November 17th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
That’s one tough bag.
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